A puzzling trend in hockey analytics reveals that despite goalies improving their skills and equipment, save percentages across the NHL have been steadily dropping. Experts point to a combination of factors, including faster-paced play, more skilled offensive players, and evolving shot patterns that make it harder for goalies to stop pucks. The shift in offensive strategies and the rise of high-danger scoring chances may be contributing to this decline, even as goalie training and technology advance. The article examines how these changes are reshaping the dynamics of the game and what it means for future performance.

Why NHL save percentages continue to decline despite goalies getting better  Sportsnet.ca