Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 15

Bruins can earn berth for sixth straight season

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 15:

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Eastern Conference

The Boston Bruins will clinch a playoff berth if:
The Montreal Canadiens defeat the New York Islanders in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; TSN2, RDS, MSG+, ESPN+, NHL LIVE).

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