Here are the Stanley Cup playoff scenarios for April 16:
Eastern Conference
The Boston Bruins clinch the playoff berth with a 2-1 win Against the Pittsburgh Penguins at TD Garden.
Western Conference
The Colorado Avalanche Ranked #1 in the Western Conference playoffs:
If they defeat the Carolina Hurricanes by any means (9 PM ET; ALT, BSSO, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) or if they get one point against the Hurricanes and defeat the St. Louis Blues Minnesota Wild by any means and defeat the Arizona Coyotes Calgary Flames in any way.
The Avalanche Who will win the Central Division title:
If they defeat Hurricanes by any means or if they get one point against Hurricanes, the Blues defeat the Wild by any means.
The Calgary Flames Will get an attached berth:
if they score at least 1 point against Wolves (10 PM ET; CBC, SN, SN1, CITY, TVAS2, BSAZX, ESPN+, NHL LIVE); or defeat Columbus Blue Jackets Los Angeles Kings by any means; Or the Edmonton Oilers defeat the Vegas Golden Knights in regulation.
The Minnesota Wild Will get an attached berth:
if they defeat the St. Louis Blues by any means (3PM ET; ABC, ESPN+, NHL LIVE) and either the Blue Jackets defeat the Kings by any means or the Oilers defeat the Golden Knights of the Order; Or if they get 1 point against the Blues and the Blues defeat the Kings in the organization.
The St. Louis Blues Will get an attached berth:
If they defeat the wilderness in any way; or they get 1 point against Wild and either the Blue Jackets defeat the Kings by any means or the Oilers defeat the Golden Knights of the Order; Or if the Blue Jackets defeated the Kings in the organization.
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