Three teams are looking to punch their tickets to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Saturday.
Fate is in the hands of the Florida Panthers who look to secure spots in the Eastern Conference, but the Los Angeles Kings will still need a bit of help elsewhere to get the job done in the Western Conference.
Here are the scenarios for each team, courtesy of NHL Public Relations:
Panthers
• If they defeat the Ottawa Senators in any fashion.
• If they get one point against the Senators and either the Rangers lose to the Devils in any fashion or the Canadiens lose to the Flyers in regulation.
• If the Columbus Blue Jackets lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs in any fashion and the Rangers lose to the Devils in regulation.
Kings
• If they defeat the Edmonton Oilers in any fashion and the Calgary Flames lose to the Vegas Golden Knights in any fashion.
• If they get one point against the Oilers and the Flames lose to the Golden Knights in regulation.
The Maple Leafs, Washington Capitals and Carolina Hurricanes have already locked up playoff spots in the Eastern Conference, while the Winnipeg Jets, Dallas Stars, Colorado Avalanche and Golden Knights hold berths in the Western Conference.
Watch the Oilers face the Kings live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 4 p.m. ET / 2 p.m. MT.
