Division 4th Central 2011–12 record 45–26–11 Road record 18–18–5 | Conference 6th Western Home record 27–8–6 Goals for 248 | |
The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season is the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise.
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Off-season
On May 19, 2011, goaltender Corey Crawford signed a three-year, $8 million contract.
Regular season
On March 31, 2012, the Blackhawks clinched a playoff spot with a 5–4 victory over the Nashville Predators. This marks the Blackhawks fourth consecutive season making the playoffs.
Playoffs
The Blackhawks returned to the playoffs for the fourth straight season. The Blackhawks lost in the first round, losing to the Phoenix Coyotes in six games.
Standings
Divisions: CE – Central, NW – Northwest, PA – Pacific
bold - qualified for playoffs, y – Won division, p – Won Presidents' Trophy (best record in NHL)
Schedule and results
Legend: Win (2 points) Loss (0 points) Overtime/shootout loss (1 point)
Playoffs
This was the fourth consecutive season that the Blackhawks clinched a playoff berth.
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 Blackhawks. Stats reflect time with the Blackhawks only.
‡Traded or released mid-season
Bold/italics denotes franchise record
Final roster
Updated April 17, 2012.
Transactions
The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.