This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Oilers winning certain playoff spots. A total of 15 games from week 27 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.
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Oilers beat the Kings
The Oilers are not eligible for this spot
The Oilers are not eligible for this spot
The Oilers are not eligible for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Oilers lose to the Kings in OT or in a shootout
Case 2
Jets lose to the Flyers
Case 3
Flyers lose to the Jets in OT or in a shootout