Goals Against Average is goals allowed per 60 minutes by a goalie. Lower is better. Below are the top 7 NHL players ranked by Regular Season Goals Against Average for the 1951-52 regular season. Showing qualified players with 300+ minutes of ice time.
| # | Player | Team | GAA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.90 | ||
| 2 | 2.19 | ||
| 3 | 2.34 | ||
| 4 | 2.47 | ||
| 5 | 2.93 | ||
| 6 | 2.94 | ||
| 7 | 3.40 |