Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenario for April 22

Oilers will secure berth with victory against Avalanche

4.22 Oilers clicnhing scernario

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Here is the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenario for April 22:

Western Conference

The Edmonton Oilers will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Colorado Avalanche in any fashion (9 p.m. ET; TVAS2, SNW, ALT, ESPN+, NHL LIVE).

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