Welcome to the Stanley Cup Playoffs Buzz, a daily look at the races for the 2025 NHL postseason.
There are 20 days left in the regular season and the races in each of the four divisions are tight. The top three teams in each of the four divisions and the next two highest-place finishers in each conference reach the playoffs.
Here is a look at the NHL standings and everything else that could impact the playoff picture.
Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 29:
WESTERN CONFERENCE
The Dallas Stars will clinch a playoff berth:
If they defeat the Seattle Kraken in any fashion AND either of the following occurs:
– The St. Louis Blues lose to the Colorado Avalanche in any fashion
– The Calgary Flames lose to…