It can be frustrating. A shot on goal is credited as a save if the goalie stops a shot that would have otherwise gone into the net. That is suppose to include wrap-arounds, deflections, long shots, and shots in tight. I think shot counters miss some glove saves and blocker saves because they think the shot would have gone wide. Shots that go through the crease wide of the net, hit the goal post or cross bar don't count as shots or saves.
Goals count as shots.
Good luck this season. Thank you for your time. I love your new column. Goalies smack their sticks on the ice for a lot for reasons. It is done most often to warn your team about someone who is going to get out of the penalty box.