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 1977-78.
| # | Player | Team | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .941 | ||
| 2 | .933 | ||
| 3 | .920 | ||
| 4 | .919 | ||
| 5 | .914 | ||
| 6 | .901 | ||
| 7 | .895 | ||
| 8 | .894 | ||
| 9 | .892 | ||
| 10 | .884 | ||
| 11 | R. LowRon Low 27YG | .879 | |
| 12 | .862 | ||
| 13 | .852 | ||
| 14 | .848 | ||
| 15 | .838 | ||
| 16 | .784 |