Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios

Maple Leafs can earn postseason berth; Capitals have shot at Metropolitan title

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Here's the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 1:

EASTERN CONFERENCE
TheWashington Capitals will clinch the Metropolitan Division:
\If they defeat the Florida Panthers (7 p.m. ET; TVA Sports, FS-F, NBCSWA, NHL.TV) in any fashion
AND
\TheNew York Islanders lose to the Toronto Maple Leafs (7 p.m. ET; MSG+ 2, SN-O, NHL.TV) in regulation.
Torontowill clinch a playoff berth:
*If they get at least one point against the Islanders.

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