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The 2011–12 Carolina Hurricanes season was the 40th season for the franchise, 33rd in the National Hockey League dating back to June 22, 1979, and 15th season since the franchise relocated to North Carolina to start the 1997–98 NHL season.
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The Hurricanes failed to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs for the third straight year. The last time the team made the trip to the post-season was in the 2008–09 NHL season.
Regular Season
On November 28, 2011, the Hurricanes replaced head coach Paul Maurice with Kirk Muller.
Playoffs
The Hurricanes failed to qualify for the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Standings
Divisions: AT – Atlantic, NE – Northeast, SE – Southeast
bold - qualified for playoffs, y – Clinched division, z – Clinched conference (and division)
Regular season
Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Skaters
Note: Pos = Position; GP = Games played in; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; PIM = Penalty minutes; +/- = Plus/minus; PPG = Power-play goals; SHG = Short-handed goals; GWG = Game-winning goals
Goaltenders
Note: GP = Games Played; Min = Minutes played; W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime Losses; GA = Goals Against; GAA= Goals Against Average; SA= Shots Against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save Percentage; SO= Shutouts
†Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Hurricanes. Stats reflect time with Hurricanes only.
‡Traded mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Final roster
Updated March 29, 2012.
Transactions
The Hurricanes have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.