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2010 NHL Playoff Race: Clinching Scenarios For Thursday, April 8

Only one team can clinch a playoff spot tonight, but several others are looking to solidify seeding or home-ice advantage. Here’s a list of the clinching scenarios for Thursday, April 8.

  • Montreal clinches a playoff spot if they get one point in their game against Carolina.
  • New Jersey clinches the Atlantic Division with two points against Florida if the Pittsburgh Penguins also fail to get a point in their game against the Islanders.
  • Pittsburgh clinches home-ice advantage and likely the fourth seed with at least one point in their game tonight.
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