1.   Meanwhile, the Ducks, who finish against the Kings and San Jose, need one point to clinch sixth place.

2.   The Stars need one point to clinch a Pacific Division title and two points to clinch the top seed in the Western Conference.

3.   Philadelphia needs just two points to clinch the division title.

4.   Philadelphia needs just two points to clinch the Atlantic Division title.

5.   Deportivo needs just one point to clinch first place in the group.

6.   In a curious reversal of roles as master and apprentice, Brazil trailed Japan coming into the game and needed at least a point to clinch a semifinal berth.

7.   One more point would clinch first place in Group C, which theoretically means an easier adversary in the next round.

8.   The Avalanche need five points to clinch their eighth consecutive Northwest Division title.

9.   The Blackhawks needed just one point to clinch their first postseason spot in five seasons.

10.   The Hurricanes need one point to clinch the Southeast Division title and the third seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs.