Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 2

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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 2:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point against the Washington Capitals (7 p.m. ET; FDSNSO, MAX, MNMT, truTV, TNT, TVAS)

The Toronto Maple Leafs will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point against the Florida Panthers (7:30 p.m. ET; SN, TVAS2, SCRIPPS)

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