Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 4:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
The Buffalo Sabres will clinch a playoff berth:
If they defeat the Washington Capitals in any fashion
OR
If they get one point vs. the Capitals AND either of the following occurs:
1. The New York Rangers defeat the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion
2. The Minnesota Wild defeat the Ottawa Senators in regulation
OR
If the Rangers defeat the Red Wings in regulation
The Tampa Bay Lightning will clinch a playoff berth:
If they defeat the Boston Bruins in any fashion
OR
If they get one point vs. the Bruins AND either of the following occurs:
1. The Rangers defeat the Red Wings in any fashion
2. The Wild defeat the Senators in regulation
OR
If the Rangers defeat the Red Wings in regulation
