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The 2011–12
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was the 86th season for the
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franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.


Off-season

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Regular season

On March 31, 2012, the Blackhawks clinched a playoff spot with a 5–4 victory over the
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. 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
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in six games.


Standings


Schedule and results

''Legend'':


Pre-season


Regular season


Playoffs

This was the fourth consecutive season that the Blackhawks clinched a playoff berth.


Detailed records


Player statistics


Skaters


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


Awards and records


Awards


Milestones


Transactions

The Blackhawks have been involved in the following transactions during the 2011–12 season.


Trades


Free agents acquired


Free agents lost


Claimed via waivers


Lost via waivers


Player signings


Draft picks

Chicago's picks at the
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.


See also

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