Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for March 30

Bruins seek Presidents' Trophy; Golden Knights can become 1st from West to earn berth

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

March 30, 2023

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 30:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Boston Bruinswill clinch the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference and the Presidents' Trophy:
If they defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; SN360, NESN, BSOH, ESPN+, SN NOW).
OR
If they get one point against the Blue Jackets ANDthe Carolina Hurricanes lose to the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion (7:30 p.m. ET; ESPN+, HULU).
OR
If the Hurricanes lose to the Red Wings in regulation.

WESTERN CONFERENCE

The Vegas Golden Knights will clinch a playoff berth:
If they defeat the San Jose Sharks in any fashion (10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, ATTSN-RM, ESPN+, SN NOW).
OR
If they get one point against the Sharks ANDany result in the Nashville Predators-Pittsburgh Penguins game (7 p.m. ET; ATTSN-PT, BSSO, ESPN+, SN NOW) other than a Predators regulation win.
OR
If the Predators lose to the Penguins in regulation.