Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 15

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

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The New York Rangers clinched the Metropolitan Division, Eastern Conference and Presidents' Trophy with a 4-0 win against the Ottawa Senators.

The New York Islanders clinched a playoff berth and the No. 3 seed in the Metropolitan Division with a 4-1 win against the New Jersey Devils.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Vancouver Canucks (idle) will clinch the Pacific Division:

If the Edmonton Oilers lose to the San Jose Sharks in any fashion (9:30 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, SNOL, NBCSCA).

First-round matchups locked in today:

Carolina Hurricanes (M2) vs. New York Islanders (M3)

See the First Round Stanley Cup Playoff matchups

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