2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs: Every potential clinching scenario left ahead of the NHL playoffs

What Stanley Cup Playoff spots are still up for grabs?

Things are coming down to the wire at the end of the NHL regular season.

We’re just a few days from the start of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs and the postseason races are down to the last lap. Yes, that’s right, it’s scoreboard watching time for fans of teams still on the playoff bubble. If you’re one of those fans, I’m sorry for your stress, but for those who are enjoying the chaos, welcome to the fun!

The 2022-23 NHL regular season officially ends on Friday, April 12, with just a handful of games left before the playoff cutoff. Many of the playoff spots have already been locked in by teams, but there are some really intriguing races still left with some potentially absurd finishes if things break the right way.

So, what are those potential scenarios? Let’s dive in to every possible clinching scenario left ahead of the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs!