2011 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Summary

Regular Season

The 2011-12 NHL season was the 95th season of operation, 94th season of play of the National Hockey League (NHL).

Playoffs

The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs began on April 11, 2012, after the conclusion of the 2011-12 NHL regular season. The playoffs concluded on June 15, 2012, with the Los Angeles Kings defeating the New Jersey Devils in six games to win their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.

Jonathan Quick was named the Conn Smythe Trophy winner as the playoffs' most valuable player.