2011–12 NHL season
The 2011–12 NHL season was the 95th season of operation (94th season of play) of the National Hockey League (NHL). Thirty teams competed. There were 82 games in the regular season from October 6, 2011 to April 7, 2012.
| 2011–12 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 6, 2011 – June 11, 2012 |
| Number of games | 82 |
| Number of teams | 30 |
| TV partner/s | CBC, TSN, RDS (Canada) NBCSN, NBC, CNBC (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Ryan Nugent-Hopkins |
| Picked by | Edmonton Oilers |
| Regular season | |
| Presidents' Trophy | Vancouver Canucks |
| Season MVP | Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) |
| Top scorer | Evgeni Malkin (Penguins) |
| Playoffs | |
| Playoffs MVP | Jonathan Quick (Kings) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Stanley Cup champions | Los Angeles Kings |
| Runners-up | New Jersey Devils |
| NHL seasons | |
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← 2010–11 |
2012–13 → |
The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs began on April 11, 2012. The Los Angeles Kings won the Stanley Cup.
During the off-season, the Atlanta Thrashers relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba, to become the Winnipeg Jets.
2011–12 NHL Season Media
Ottawa lost against Buffalo and they got eliminated from the playoffs. The ambiance at the Bank was just incredible!
A Photo of the United Center, during a Chicago Blackhawks v. Columbus Blue Jackets game. It was taken on January 26,
Pepsi Center in w:Denver was the site for Air Force's first appearance in the NCAA Hockey Tournament March 24. A crowd of 11,161 saw Minnesota edge the Falcons, 4-3.
The Kings' 2012 Stanley Cup victory parade in downtown Los Angeles.
