Save % is saves divided by shots on goal faced. Higher means the goalie stops more of the shots he sees. Below are the top 18 NHL playoff players ranked by Playoff Save % for 1978-79.
| # | Player | Team | SV% |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.000 | ||
| 2 | 1.000 | ||
| 3 | .932 | ||
| 4 | .923 | ||
| 5 | .921 | ||
| 6 | .901 | ||
| 7 | .899 | ||
| 8 | .892 | ||
| 9 | .891 | ||
| 10 | .891 | ||
| 11 | .889 | ||
| 12 | .883 | ||
| 13 | .877 | ||
| 14 | .860 | ||
| 15 | .854 | ||
| 16 | .851 | ||
| 17 | .822 | ||
| 18 | .813 |