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Published September 19, 2015
EASTERN CONFERENCE
The #1 Philadelphia Flyers would clinch the Atlantic Division title…
* if they defeat the Ottawa Senators in regulation, overtime or shootout AND the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the New Jersey Devils in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Ottawa Senators AND the Pittsburgh Penguins lose to the New Jersey Devils in regulation.
The #2 Washington Capitals would clinch the Southeast Division title…
* if they defeat the Toronto Maple Leafs in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Toronto Maple Leafs AND the Tampa Bay Lightning lose to the Buffalo Sabres in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if the Tampa Bay Lightning lose in regulation to the Buffalo Sabres.
The #6 Montreal Canadiens would clinch an Eastern Conference playoff berth…
* if they defeat the Chicago Blackhawks in regulation, overtime or shootout.
WESTERN CONFERENCE
The #4 Phoenix Coyotes (idle) would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth…
* if the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation, overtime or shootout.
The #5 Los Angeles Kings (idle) would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth...
* if the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation.
The #6 Nashville Predators would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth…
* if they defeat the Atlanta Thrashers in regulation, overtime or shootout AND the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation, overtime or shootout
-OR-
* if they get one point against the Atlanta Thrashers AND the Dallas Stars lose to the Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation.
https://www.foxnews.com/sports/who-can-clinch-tonight