Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for April 4

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 4:

EASTERN CONFERENCE

The Buffalo Sabres will clinch a playoff berth:

If they defeat the Washington Capitals in any fashion

OR

If they get one point vs. the Capitals AND either of the following occurs:

1. The New York Rangers defeat the Detroit Red Wings in any fashion

2. The Minnesota Wild defeat the Ottawa Senators in regulation

OR

* If the Rangers defeat the Red Wings in regulation

The Tampa Bay Lightning will clinch a playoff berth:

If they defeat the Boston Bruins in any fashion

OR

If they get one point vs. the Bruins AND either of the following occurs:

1. The Rangers defeat the Red Wings in any fashion

2. The Wild defeat the Senators in regulation

OR

If the Rangers defeat the Red Wings in regulation