The Florida Panthers will clinch a playoff berth:
If they defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in regulation or overtime (7 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU, SNO, SNP, TVAS, SN NOW) AND the New York Islanders lose to the Washington Capitals in regulation (7 p.m. ET; NBCSWA, MSGSN, ESPN+, SN NOW). The Panthers cannot clinch if they win in a shootout.
The Carolina Hurricanes will clinch home ice in the Eastern Conference First Round:
If they defeat the Ottawa Senators in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; SNE, RDS, BSSO, ESPN+, SN NOW).
OR
If they get one point against the Senators AND the New York Rangers lose to the Buffalo Sabres in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; MSG, MSG-B, ESPN+, SN NOW).
OR
If the Rangers lose to the Sabres in regulation.
The New Jersey Devils will clinch home ice in the first round:
If the Rangers lose to the Sabres in regulation.