Hainsworth 's Canadiens allowed fewer goals than Benedict 's Senators .
George Hainsworth was awarded the inaugural trophy , while Clint Benedict had the lowest GAA in 1926 -- 27 .
George Hainsworth 's Canadiens allowed fewer goals than Clint Benedict 's Senators .
George Hainsworth was awarded the inaugural trophy , while Clint Benedict had the lowest GAA in 1926 -- 27 .