2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs

The 2011 Stanley Cup Playoffs of the National Hockey League (NHL) began on April 13, 2011, after the conclusion of the 2010–11 NHL regular season.

The first game of the Finals was held on June 1, 2011 while the deciding seventh game was held on June 15, 2011.

The Boston Bruins defeated the Vancouver Canucks in seven games in the Finals to capture their first Stanley Cup championship since 1972.

Bruins goaltender Tim Thomas won the Conn Smythe Trophy as the most valuable player during the playoffs. Bruins forward David Krejci lead all playoff scorers with 25 points in 25 games.

Conference Quarterfinals
Eastern Conference

(4) Pittsburgh Penguins vs. (5) Tampa Bay Lightning
Western Conference

Conference Semi-Finals
Eastern Conference

(2) Philadelphia Flyers vs. (3) Boston Bruins
Western Conference

Conference Finals
Eastern Conference

(3) Boston Bruins vs. (5) Tampa Bay Lightning
Western Conference