Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 5

Hurricanes, Avalanche can each earn berth

4.5 Avs Canes clicnhing scenarios

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 5:

Eastern Conference
The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch a playoff berth if:
-- They defeat the Buffalo Sabres in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU, NHL LIVE) AND the Dallas Stars defeat the New York Islanders in regulation (8:30 p.m. ET; BSSW, MSG+, ESPN+, NHL LIVE)
Western Conference
The Colorado Avalanche will clinch a playoff berth if:
-- They get at least one point against the Pittsburgh Penguins (7 p.m. ET, ATTSN-PT, ALT, ESPN+, NHL LIVE.).

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