When did the Stanley Cup playoffs start in 2012?

The 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 11, 2012, after the conclusion of the 2011–12 NHL regular season. These playoffs marked the first time since the 1996 playoffs in which no Canadian teams advanced past the first round.

Who was in the NBA Finals in 2012?

The 2012 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association ‘s 2011–12 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeating the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals.

Who was the MVP of the 2012 NBA Playoffs?

The 2012 NBA playoffs was the postseason tournament of the National Basketball Association’s 2011–12 season. The tournament concluded with the Eastern Conference champion Miami Heat defeating the Western Conference champion Oklahoma City Thunder 4 games to 1 in the NBA Finals. LeBron James was named NBA Finals MVP.

Who was third seed in 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs?

With Washington’s victory in the series, Holtby became just the third rookie goaltender in NHL history to defeat the reigning Stanley Cup champions. The Florida Panthers entered the playoffs as the third seed in the Eastern Conference by winning the Southeast Division with 94 points.

Who are the teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs?

Team Statistics Table Rk Team GP W W-L% 11 Boston Bruins 7 3 .429 12 Pittsburgh Penguins 6 2 .333 13 Chicago Blackhawks 6 2 .333 14 Detroit Red Wings 5 1

Who was the lowest seeded team to win the Stanley Cup?

In addition, the Kings became the first team to make the Final undefeated on the road (with their 8-0 record). As the sixth seed in their conference, the Devils were the lowest-seeded team to have home-ice advantage in the Stanley Cup Finals, breaking a record they set when they won the Cup as a fourth seed in 2000.