Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 26:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
The Washington Capitals will clinch a playoff berth: * If they defeat the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; NBCSN, NBCSWA, NHL.TV) in any fashion AND the Montreal Canadiens lose to the Florida Panthers (7:30 p.m. ET; RDS, TSN2, FS-F, ESPN+, NHL.TV) in regulation and the Columbus Blue Jackets lose to the New York Islanders (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, FS-O, MSG+. NHL.TV) in regulation.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
The St. Louis Blueswill clinch a playoff berth: * If the Arizona Coyotes lose to the Chicago Blackhawks (10 p.m. ET; FS-A, WGN, ESPN+, NHL.TV) in any fashion The Vegas Golden Knights will clinch a playoff berth: * If the Coyotes lose in any fashion
