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NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 03/22/2025

Jacob B. 1 min read CHI

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated on March 22, 2025

Winnipeg Jets Can Clinch Playoff Berth

The Winnipeg Jets, who are not playing today, will clinch a playoff berth if:

The St. Louis Blues lose to the Chicago Blackhawks in any fashion (3 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, CHSN, TVAS)

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The Vancouver Canucks lose to the New York Rangers in regulation (1 p.m. ET; NHLN, MSG, SN, TVAS).

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My name is Jacob Billington, and I cover the Ottawa Senators here at The Hockey Writers. Born and raised in Nova Scotia, becoming a hockey fan was quite easy. Falling in love with the game in the early 2000's, and taking in as much knowledge as I could since then. I appreciate everybody who reads my content, and I take pride in creating the best experience for readers. Feel free to reach me on Twitter, I am always active and talking about anything hockey related!

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