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Today’s clinching scenarios:
If Vegas wins in any fashion they clinch first in the West division and the 1st round match-ups in the West will be VGK vs. STL and COL vs. MIN.
If Vegas wins in any fashion, they win the President’s trophy.
If Colorado wins in any fashion and Minnesota loses in any fashion or Colorado gets a point and Minnesota loses in regulation, the Avalanche will clinch home ice in the first round of the playoffs.
If Tampa Bay wins in regulation they get home ice in their series against Florida.
If Florida gets a point they get home ice in their series against Tampa Bay.
If Boston gets a point they clinch 3rd in the East. The 1st round match-ups in the East would be PIT vs. NYI and WSH vs. BOS.
If Montréal loses in regulation or Montréal loses in extra time and Winnipeg gets a point or Winnipeg wins in any fashion and Montréal wins in OT or SO or Winnipeg wins in regulation, the Jets will clinch 3rd in the North Division and will play EDM in the 1st round.
If Montréal gets a point they will clinch a playoff spot. If this and the previous scenario happen, the Canadiens will play TOR in the 1st round.
If Montréal gets a point or Vancouver loses in any fashion, the Canucks will be eliminated from playoff contention.
Current possible playoff match-ups:
CAR vs. NSH
TBL/FLA vs. TBL/FLA
VGK/COL vs. STL
VGK/COL/MIN vs. COL/MIN
PIT vs. BOS/NYI
WSH/BOS vs. BOS/NYI
TOR vs. WPG/MTL/VAN/CGY
EDM vs. WPG/MTL