Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 1

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By NHL.com
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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 1:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Minnesota Wild (idle) will clinch a playoff berth:

If the St. Louis Blues defeat the Los Angeles Kings in any fashion (9 p.m. ET; FDSNMW, FDSNW).

OR

If the Anaheim Ducks defeat the San Jose Sharks in regulation (9 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT).

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