"Playoff Push: Crucial Games Decide Fate for Contenders. The NHL regular season is reaching its final stretch, and several teams are on the cusp of securing a coveted playoff spot. With multiple games taking place across the league, the pressure is on for teams to clinch their postseason berths or risk elimination. From the Eastern Conference's top contenders to the Western Conference's surprise squads, every matchup holds significant implications for the playoff picture. Will the favored teams solidify their positions or will underdogs pull off upsets to shake up the standings?"

More playoff spots (and eliminations) can be clinched around the league. Here's what to watch in each contest.