Goalie’s stat

SAVES

Think of the number recorded when a netminder stops an opponent’s shot from crossing the line—often celebrated with a raised glove.

In hockey or soccer, the "goalie" is the player who blocks shots to prevent the other team from scoring. Their key statistic is "saves," which counts how many shots they stop. The clue is straightforward—no wordplay—just a direct reference to the goalie’s most important performance metric.