Will Cuylle scores hat trick as Rangers rout Capitals (0:59) Will Cuylle shines for the Rangers in an 8-1 thrashing of the Capitals in New York. (0:59) ESPN staff Apr 6, 2026, 07:00 AM ET The Tampa Bay Lightning and Buffalo Sabres clinched playoff spots Saturday, and thanks to the Minnesota Wild defeating the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens also have punched their postseason ticket. While the Metro and Central Divisions remain well in hand for the Carolina Hurricanes and Colorado Avalanche , respectively, there are multiple scenarios in which any of the three top Atlantic contenders win the regular-season title. Following Sunday's games, the Lightning are in first place, with 102 points and 39 regulation wins through 76 games; the Sabres are in second, with 100 points and 38 RW through 77 games; and the Canadiens are in third, with 100 points and 32 RW through 77 games. Our next data point in the race will come Monday, as the Lightning visit the Sabres ( 7 p.m.…