In the Eastern Conference, four teams have clinched playoff berths. And it's highly likely the other four teams currently in postseason positions will do the same in the near future. Things are much less clear in the West, though.
Only one Western Conference team (the Colorado Avalanche) has clinched so far, and the battle for playoff spots is tight. The Edmonton Oilers, which are fifth in the conference, are only nine points ahead of the Winnipeg Jets, which are the third team out in 11th place.
West teams like the Dallas Stars and Los Angeles Kings are trying to hold on to postseason spots.