Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios

Golden Knights, Blues can each earn berth

VGK-STL 3-27
By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 27:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Vegas Golden Knights will clinch a playoff berth:
* If they earn one point against the Colorado Avalanche
The St. Louis Blueswill clinch a playoff berth:
* If the Avalanche lose to the Golden Knights in regulation

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