2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season

The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season was the team's 86th season in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Blackhawks signed goaltender Corey Crawford to a 3-year, 8 million dollar contract. They clinched the playoffs on March 31, 2012 when they defeated the Nashville Predators 5-4. Their win marked the 4th consecutive season in which the Blackhawks made the playoffs. They were defeated by the Phoenix Coyotes in the first round of the 2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

 Regular season 

 Playoffs 
 2012 Stanley Cup playoffsWestern Conference Quarterfinals vs.  Phoenix Coyotes (3) – Blackhawks lost series 4–2 Game  Date  Opponent  Score  OT  Decision  Arena  Attendance  Series  Recap 1  April 12  @ Phoenix Coyotes  3–2  9:29 OT  Crawford  Jobing.com Arena  17,138  0–1  L1  2  April 14  @ Phoenix Coyotes  4–3  10:36 OT  Crawford  Jobing.com Arena  17,539  1–1  W1  3  April 17  Phoenix Coyotes  3–2  13:15 OT  Crawford  United Center  21,627  1–2  L1  4  April 19  Phoenix Coyotes  3–2  2:15 OT  Crawford  United Center  22,111  1–3  L2  5  April 21  @ Phoenix Coyotes  2–1  2:44 OT  Crawford  Jobing.com Arena  17,746  2–3  W1  6  April 23  Phoenix Coyotes  4–0    Crawford  United Center  21,636  2–4  L1
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Category:2011 in ice hockey
Category:2012 in ice hockey
Category:National Hockey League team seasons