2011-12 Detroit Red Wings season
| 2011–12 Detroit Red Wings | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd Central |
| Conference | 5th Western |
| 2011–12 record | 48–28–6 |
| Home record | 31–7–3 |
| Road record | 17–21–3 |
| Goals for | 248 |
| Goals against | 203 |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Ken Holland |
| Coach | Mike Babcock |
| Captain | Nicklas Lidstrom |
| Alternate captains |
Pavel Datsyuk Niklas Kronwall Henrik Zetterberg |
| Arena | Joe Louis Arena |
| Average attendance | 20,066 (100%) Total: 822,706 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals | Johan Franzen (28) |
| Assists | Pavel Datsyuk (48) |
| Points | Henrik Zetterberg (68) |
| Penalties in minutes | Kyle Quincey (89) |
| Plus/minus | Todd Bertuzzi (+24) |
| Wins | Jimmy Howard (35) |
| Goals against average | Jimmy Howard (2.13) |
The 2011–12 Detroit Red Wings season was the 86th season for the National Hockey League franchise that was established on September 25, 1926. The Red Wings finished the season with a 48–28–6 record and for the first time since 1990–91 season, the Red Wings did not finish first or second in the division, finishing third. Also, the Red Wings had their earliest playoff exit since 2006 against the Edmonton Oilers, losing to the Nashville Predators in five games.
On July 19, 2011, goaltender Chris Osgood announced his retirement from the NHL after 17 seasons. Osgood won three Stanley Cups with the Red Wings and will remain with the Red Wings organization, working with Detroit's goaltending prospects.
On February 12, against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Red Wings tied an NHL record of 20 consecutive home wins. The only two other teams to accomplish this feat was the 1930 Boston Bruins and the 1976 Philadelphia Flyers. On February 14, against the Dallas Stars, the Red Wings broke the NHL record of 20 consecutive home wins, becoming the first team to record 21 straight home wins. The streak was extended to 23 on February 19 with a win over the San Jose Sharks. The streak started on November 5, 2011, against the Anaheim Ducks. However, the streak would end at 23 games with a 4–3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks on February 23, 2012.
The Red Wings tied the Tampa Bay Lightning for the fewest shorthanded goals scored during the regular season, with two.
Divisions: CE – Central, NW – Northwest, PA – Pacific
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