Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 3

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By NHL.com
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Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 3:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Toronto Maple Leafs will clinch a playoff berth:

If they get at least one point against the Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET; TVAS, SN, BSSUN)

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