1971-72 NHL Goals-Against Average Leaders
1971-72 regular-season goals-against average leaders. Goals allowed per 60 minutes (minimum 25 games; lower is better).
| # | Player | GAA |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Esposito | 1.77 |
| 2 | Gilles Villemure | 2.09 |
| 3 | Gump Worsley | 2.12 |
| 4 | Ken Dryden | 2.24 |
| 5 | Gary Smith | 2.42 |
| 6 | Gerry Cheevers | 2.50 |
| 7 | Jacques Caron | 2.56 |
| 8 | Bernie Parent | 2.57 |
| 9 | Jacques Plante | 2.63 |
| 10 | Cesare Maniago | 2.65 |
| 11 | Ed Giacomin | 2.71 |
| 12 | Eddie Johnston | 2.71 |
| 13 | Doug Favell | 2.81 |
| 14 | Joe Daley | 3.15 |
| 15 | Al Smith | 3.22 |
| 16 | Jim Rutherford | 3.23 |
| 17 | Gilles Meloche | 3.33 |
| 18 | Ernie Wakely | 3.40 |
| 19 | Roger Crozier | 3.52 |
| 20 | Les Binkley | 3.53 |
| 21 | Gary Edwards | 3.60 |
| 22 | Dunc Wilson | 3.62 |
| 23 | Rogie Vachon | 4.15 |