As the 2025-2026 NHL season heads into its final stretch, fans are on the edge of their seats waiting to see which teams will secure a spot in the coveted Stanley Cup playoffs. With the regular season schedule coming to a close, the playoff bracket is starting to take shape, and several teams are on the cusp of clinching their postseason berths. According to the latest standings update, several teams have crucial games ahead of them, with key matchups that will determine their fate in the playoff chase. With the deadline to clinch a spot looming on April 3, teams are giving it their all to secure a spot in the Stanley Cup tournament and take a crucial step towards their championship dreams.
NHL standings 2026: Updated Stanley Cup playoff bracket, clinching scenarios through April 3 Yahoo Sports
