NHL Save Percentage Consistency: Actual vs Expected Team Performance Since 2007-2008 #1824172 (License: Personal Use)

This bar chart visualizes the discrepancy between actual and expected percentages of NHL teams that maintained save percentages above or below league average for consecutive seasons (0 to 6) since 2007-2008. Blue bars represent observed team frequencies, while orange bars indicate statistically expected proportions assuming randomness; the largest divergence occurs at “3 Above / 3 Below,” where actual performance (31.3%) vastly exceeds expectation (13.3%). The data suggests strong persistence in elite goaltending performance over multi-season spans.

Used in sports analytics articles, hockey strategy blogs, or NHL statistical deep dives to illustrate goaltending sustainability and regression tendencies. Matches user intent seeking evidence of skill vs luck in save percentage trends over time.