Save percentage has long been a staple statistic , but the GKGrades version is thought to be a better representation .
Saves include all situations where the GK diffuses a direct chance on goal or an indirect opportunity rather than just shots on goal .
Save percentage has long been a staple statistic , but the GKGrades version is thought to be a better representation because saves include all situations where the GK diffuses a direct chance on goal or an indirect opportunity rather than just shots on goal .