The standings in the Northwest Division of the 2011-2012 season included the Vancouver Canucks with 111 points; the Minnesota Wild with 81 points, and the Edmonton Oilers at the bottom with 74 points.
201112 Minnesota (81) Edmonton (74) 2012  Vancouver Canucks (51229, 111 pts) The division's Canadian teams (the Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Vancouver Canucks) returned to the Pacific Division, while the division's American teams (the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild) joined the Central Division. 
