Save % is team saves divided by shots on goal against. Higher means the team's goalies stop more shots. Below are all 32 NHL teams ranked by Regular Season Save % in the 1971-72 regular season.
| # | Team | SV% | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | .924 | ||
| 2 | .922 | ||
| 3 | .918 | ||
| 4 | .913 | ||
| 5 | .910 | ||
| 6 | .910 | ||
| 7 | .905 | ||
| 8 | .897 | ||
| 9 | .895 | ||
| 10 | .889 | ||
| 11 | .888 | ||
| 12 | .888 | ||
| 13 | .879 | ||
| 14 | .000 |