Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 31

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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 31:

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Vegas Golden Knights (idle) will clinch a playoff berth:

If the Calgary Flames lose to the Colorado Avalanche in regulation (8:30 p.m. ET; KTVD, ALT, PRIME)

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