How Canucks can clinch a playoff berth on Saturday

The Canucks can bolster their playoff chances with a win over the Jets on Saturday. (Jonathan Hayward/CP)

After sitting on the sidelines for the Stanley Cup playoffs last season, the Vancouver Canucks are on the verge of punching their ticket back to the post-season.

Here’s a look at how the Canucks can secure a playoff spot on Saturday night, along with other clinching scenarios across the NHL:

Vancouver Canucks

  • The Canucks would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Jets in regulation, coupled with a Flames loss or a Kings regulation loss.

  • The Canucks would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Jets in overtime, coupled with a Flames loss or a Kings regulation loss.

  • The Canucks would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Jets in a shootout and both the Flames and Kings lose in regulation.

  • The Canucks cannot clinch a playoff berth Saturday if they lose in any fashion.

    • Washington Capitals

  • The Capitals would clinch a playoff berth with a regulation win against the Senators.

    • New York Islanders

  • The Islanders would clinch a playoff berth with if they beat the Sabres and the Senators lose in regulation.

    Minnesota Wild

  • The Wild would clinch a playoff berth with a win against the Red Wings coupled with any of the following results:

    • – The Flames lose in regulation
    – The Flames lose in overtime or shootout and either the Jets or Kings lose in regulation
    – Both the Jets and Kings lose in regulation

  • The Wild would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Red Wings in a shootout and any of the following occurs:

    • – The Flames lose and either the Jets or Kings lose in regulation
    – Both the Jets and Kings lose in regulation

  • The Wild cannot clinch a playoff berth Saturday if they lose in any fashion.

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