Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 5:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
The Montreal Canadiens will clinch a playoff berth:
If they get at least one point vs. the New Jersey Devils
OR
If the Minnesota Wild defeat the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion
OR
If the Carolina Hurricanes defeat the Ottawa Senators in any fashion
The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch the Metropolitan Division title:
If they get at least one point vs. the Senators
OR
With any result in the Pittsburgh Penguins-Florida Panthers game other than a Penguins regulation win
WESTERN CONFERENCE
The Colorado Avalanche will clinch the Central Division and Western Conference titles:
If they defeat the St. Louis Blues in any fashion
