Save % is saves divided by shots on goal faced. Higher means the goalie stops more of the shots he sees. Below are the top 16 NHL playoff players ranked by Playoff Save % for 1971-72.
| # | Player | Team | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .957 | ||
| 2 | .936 | ||
| 3 | .935 | ||
| 4 | .919 | ||
| 5 | .915 | ||
| 6 | .912 | ||
| 7 | .911 | ||
| 8 | .906 | ||
| 9 | .903 | ||
| 10 | .902 | ||
| 11 | .898 | ||
| 12 | .895 | ||
| 13 | .853 | ||
| 14 | .828 | ||
| 15 | .816 | ||
| 16 | .800 |