Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 20

Avalanche can become 1st team to punch postseason ticket

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By NHL.com
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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 20:

WESTERN CONFERENCE 

The Colorado Avalanche will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday (8:30 p.m. ET on CHSN, KTVD, ALT).

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