The Stanley Cup Playoffs are approaching, and teams are officially clinching playoff berths and being eliminated from contention. Here are the potential scenarios where teams can clinch or be eliminated on April 10, 2025.
Clinching Scenarios
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals can clinch the first seed in the Eastern Conference if:
They defeat the Carolina Hurricanes in any fashion (7:30 p.m. ET; Disney+, MNMT, HULU, ESPN+, SN1)
Elimination Scenarios
Columbus Blues Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
They lose to the Buffalo Sabres in regulation (7 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, MSG-B)
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers will be eliminated from playoff contention if:
They lose to the New York Islanders in any fashion (7:30 p.m. ET; MSGSN, MSG 2, TVAS)
