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NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 03/23/2025

Jacob B. 1 min read BUF

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 23, 2025.

Winnipeg Jets Can Clinch Playoff Berth

The Winnipeg Jets will clinch a playoff berth if:

They get at least one point against the Buffalo Sabres (3 p.m. ET; TSN3, MSG-B)

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OR

If the St. Louis Blues lose to the Nashville Predators in any fashion (6 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNSO).

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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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