Goals for goalies but not for strikers? (5)

I believe the answer is:

saves

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'goals' is the definition.
Although both the answer and definition are plural nouns, I don't understand how they can define each other.

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(Other definitions for saves that I've seen before include "Redeems or hoards" , "Rescues" , "Preserves" .)

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