High-danger save % (HDSV%): NHL team rankings
All situations · 2025-26 regular season · HDSV%
Save percentage on high-danger shots on goal, team goalies combined (NHL Edge shot classes).
In 2025-26, the New York Islanders rank 1st in HDSV% (all situations) at .847, the best mark in the NHL. The St. Louis Blues sit 32nd at .776. The league average is .810.
All 32 teams by HDSV%
Highest first. Each team links to HDSV% on its own stats page.
| Rk | Team | Gap to league average | HDSV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  New York IslandersNYI | .847 | |
| 2 |  Columbus Blue JacketsCBJ | .839 | |
| 3 |  Boston BruinsBOS | .839 | |
| 4 |  Colorado AvalancheCOL | .833 | |
| 5 |  Buffalo SabresBUF | .832 | |
| 6 |  Los Angeles KingsLAK | .827 | |
| 7 |  Dallas StarsDAL | .825 | |
| 8 |  Chicago BlackhawksCHI | .823 | |
| 9 |  San Jose SharksSJS | .820 | |
| 10 |  New York RangersNYR | .819 | |
| 11 |  Washington CapitalsWSH | .819 | |
| 12 |  Minnesota WildMIN | .819 | |
| 13 |  Tampa Bay LightningTBL | .818 | |
| 14 |  Toronto Maple LeafsTOR | .817 | |
| 15 |  Calgary FlamesCGY | .816 | |
| 16 |  Montreal CanadiensMTL | .811 | |
| 17 |  Carolina HurricanesCAR | .809 | |
| 18 |  Winnipeg JetsWPG | .808 | |
| 19 |  Philadelphia FlyersPHI | .808 | |
| 20 |  Anaheim DucksANA | .806 | |
| 21 |  New Jersey DevilsNJD | .799 | |
| 22 |  Edmonton OilersEDM | .799 | |
| 23 |  Seattle KrakenSEA | .798 | |
| 24 |  Nashville PredatorsNSH | .798 | |
| 25 |  Vancouver CanucksVAN | .796 | |
| 26 |  Utah MammothUTA | .795 | |
| 27 |  Pittsburgh PenguinsPIT | .791 | |
| 28 |  Detroit Red WingsDET | .790 | |
| 29 |  Florida PanthersFLA | .788 | |
| 30 |  Ottawa SenatorsOTT | .784 | |
| 31 |  Vegas Golden KnightsVGK | .782 | |
| 32 |  St. Louis BluesSTL | .776 |
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Top goalies: High-danger save %
Goalie save % by shot class →Save % on high-danger shots (NHL EDGE classes). 2025-26 regular season, qualified goalies only. Each name links to the stat on his player page.
How we calculate team HDSV%
High-danger goals against divided by high-danger shots against for all the team's goalies, from NHL Edge, subtracted from one.
Why it matters for fantasy hockey
High-danger saves decide close games. Teams strong here keep save percentages up even behind leaky defences.
How to read it
League average is about .810. Above .835 is strong; below .790 is a problem.
Limitations
Uses the NHL Edge shot classes, not our own zone grades, so it is not directly comparable to HDCF%. Samples are small per goalie.
Go deeper
More goalies stats
- Goals saved above expected (GSAx)Expected goals against minus goals allowed by the team's goalies. Positive means they stopped more than expected.
- Rebound controlRebounds prevented per 100 saves compared with what the shots faced would produce on average.
- Starter workloadShare of the team's games started by its most-used goalie.
FAQ
- Which NHL team ranks first in HDSV% in 2025-26?
- The New York Islanders rank 1st with the highest HDSV% in the NHL, .847. The top three: New York Islanders (.847), Columbus Blue Jackets (.839), Boston Bruins (.839).
- What is a high-danger save percentage?
- The save percentage on shots from the most dangerous areas, mostly the slot and crease.
- What is a good HDSV% in the NHL?
- Around .810 is average for a team; above .835 is excellent.
Ranks are among the 32 current teams; 1st is the highest value. Regular season only, updated through the latest processed games.