2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season

The 2011–12 Chicago Blackhawks season was the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926.

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.

Schedule and results
Legend:

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

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

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

Draft picks
Chicago's picks at the 2011 NHL Entry Draft in St. Paul, Minnesota.