NHL statistics and comparison glossary
- Data cutoff
- The latest underlying observation included in a comparison. It can differ from when the dataset was generated.
- Eligible population
- The records that meet the displayed scope and qualification rules.
- Points per game
- Points divided by games played in the same scope.
- Points per 60
- 3,600 times points divided by ice-time seconds in the same scope.
- Save percentage
- Saves divided by shots faced. The workload threshold is part of the comparison.
- Goals-against average
- 3,600 times goalie goals allowed divided by goalie ice-time seconds.
- Percentage-point change
- The difference between two percentages. Moving from 40% to 60% is an increase of 20 percentage points.
- Reported estimate
- A dated value attributed to a named publisher; it is not a verified personal balance sheet.
- Ordinal ranking
- A reported position in a list. It does not establish the number of units sold.
For a particular model, denominator or publication, use the source and methodology shown beside that comparison.