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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 16, 2025.
Clinching Scenarios
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens can clinch a playoff berth, and would face the Washington Capitals in Round 1 if:
They earn at least one point against the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET; RDS, SN1, SNE, SNO, FDSNSO)
Elimination Scenarios
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
The Canadiens lose to the Hurricanes in regulation
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