Clinching scenarios: Spots for Pens, Hawks, Ducks?

* The Pittsburgh Penguins would clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs if they defeat the Phoenix Coyotes in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Coyotes AND either the Washington Capitals lose to the Los Angeles Kings in any fashion or the Columbus Blue Jackets lose to the Detroit Red Wings in regulation. If the Penguins lose to the Coyotes in regulation, they also would clinch a playoff berth if the Toronto Maple Leafs lose to the St. Louis Blues in any fashion AND the Capitals lose to the Kings in regulation.

* The Chicago Blackhawks would clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs if they defeat the Dallas Stars in regulation AND the Coyotes lose to the Penguins in any fashion OR if they defeat the Stars in overtime or a shootout AND the Coyotes lose to the Penguins in regulation.

* The Anaheim Ducks (idle) would clinch a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs if either the Coyotes or Stars lose in any fashion to the Penguins and Blackhawks, respectively.