Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 16

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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 16:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Montreal Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point against the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; RDS, SN1, SNE, SNO, FDSNSO)

Washington (M1) vs. Montreal (WC2) would be locked in if the Canadiens clinch

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