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NHL 2025 Playoff Clinching/Elimination Scenarios – 04/07/2025

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 April 7, 2025.

Clinching Scenarios

Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers can clinch a playoff berth if:

They defeat the Anaheim Ducks in any fashion (10:30 p.m. ET; Victory+, KCOP-13, SNW)

AND

The Calgary Flames lose to the San Jose Sharks in regulation (10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, SN1)

St. Louis Blues

The St. Louis Blues can clinch a playoff berth if:

They defeat the Winnipeg Jets in regulation (7:30 p.m. ET; Prime, NHLN, FDSNMW)

AND

The Flames lose to the Sharks in regulation

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Jacob Billington

Jacob Billington

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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