Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for May 5

Predators, Blues, Jets can each earn berth

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for May 5:

Discover Central Division

The Nashville Predatorswill clinch a playoff berth if:
- They defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets (7 p.m. ET; BSOH, BSSO, NHL.TV) ANDthe Tampa Bay Lightning defeat the Dallas Stars in regulation.

Honda West Division

The St. Louis Blues will clinch a playoff berth:
- They defeat the Anaheim Ducks (8 p.m. ET; BSMW, BSSC, BSW, NHL.TV) ANDthe Arizona Coyotes defeat the Los Angeles Kings in regulation.

Scotia North Division

The Winnipeg Jetswill clinch a playoff berth if:
- They defeat the Calgary Flames in regulation (9:30 p.m. ET; TVAS, SNW, SNF, TSN3, NHL.TV).

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