Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios: April 9

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With just three days remaining on the NHL schedule, here are the teams that can clinch a playoff position Thursday night.

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EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Canadiens would clinch the Atlantic Division title if they defeat the Red Wings in any fashion AND the Lightning lose in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Red Wings AND the Lightning lose in regulation.

The Islanders (idle) would clinch a playoff berth if the Senators or Bruins lose in any fashion.

The Red Wings would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Canadiens in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Canadiens AND either the Senators lose in any fashion or the Bruins lose in regulation OR if the Senators lose in regulation.

The Bruins would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Panthers in any fashion AND the Senators lose in regulation.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Ducks (idle) would clinch the top seed in the Western Conference if the Blues lose in regulation AND the Predators lose in any fashion.

The Blues would clinch the Central Division title if they defeat the Blackhawks in any fashion AND the Predators lose in regulation.

The Jets would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Avalanche in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Avalanche AND the Kings lose to the Flames in any fashion OR if the Kings lose to the Flames in regulation.

The Flames would clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Kings in any fashion.

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