This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Hurricanes winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 26 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games clinches multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the highest playoff spot only.
Case 1
Hurricanes beat the Islanders, and
Penguins lose to the Panthers
Case 2
Hurricanes beat the Islanders in regulation, and
Panthers lose to the Penguins in OT or in a shootout
Case 3
Hurricanes lose to the Islanders in OT or in a shootout, and
Penguins lose to the Panthers in regulation
The Hurricanes have already won this spot
The Hurricanes have already won this spot
The Hurricanes are not eligible for this spot
The Hurricanes are not eligible for this spot
The Hurricanes are not eligible for this spot
The Hurricanes have already won this spot
The Hurricanes have already won this spot