Keeping this in consideration, what is the average GAA in the NHL?
League Averages
| Rk | Season | GAA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020-21 | 2.74 |
| 2 | 2019-20 | 2.82 |
| 3 | 2018-19 | 2.81 |
| 4 | 2017-18 | 2.78 |
Also Know, how is a goalie's save percentage calculated? It is calculated by dividing the number of saves by the total number of shots on goal. Although the statistic is called "save percentage", it is given as a decimal (in the same way as an on-base percentage in baseball). Thus, . 933 means a goaltender saved 93.3 percent of all shots they faced.
Also to know, what is a good GAA?
In hockey, the goals against average (GAA) is a statistic that applies specifically to goaltenders. It is the number of goals scored on a goalie over 60 minutes of play.
Final Thoughts.
| ? | GAA Range | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | <2.00 | Outstanding |
| 2 | 2.00-2.70 | Good |
| 3 | 2.70-3.00 | Respectable |
| 4 | >3.00 | Bad |
Is a lower GAA better?
It is adjusted for the minutes the goalie plays. A lower GAA is a sign of a goalie that allows few goals during a game. A higher GAA is a sign of a goalie that allows too many goals during a game. Goals against average is also used in field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, water polo, and other sports with a goalie.
