Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 23

WPG clinching scenarios

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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 23:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

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)

OR

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

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