This Clinching Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Stars winning certain playoff spots. A total of 14 games from week 24 and 25 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.
The Stars are not eligible for this spot
The Stars are not eligible for this spot
The Stars are not eligible for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
No clinching cases were found for this spot
Case 1
Stars beat the Devils, and
Predators lose to the Sharks
Case 2
Stars lose to the Devils in OT or in a shootout, and
Predators lose to the Sharks in regulation, and
Golden Knights lose to the Jets
Case 1
Stars beat the Devils
Case 2
Stars lose to the Devils in OT or in a shootout