The Red Wings (41-28-11, 93 points) attempt to extend their 24-season playoff streak when they visit the Bruins (41-30-9, 91 points), the first team on the outside a playoff berth, at TD Garden.

TODAY’S CLINCHING SCENARIOS

• The Red Wings will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Bruins in any fashion.
• The Stars will clinch the Central Division title and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference if they defeat the Avalanche in any fashion AND the Blues lose to the Blackhawks in regulation.
• The Lightning will clinch the No. 2 seed in the Atlantic Division if they defeat the Devils in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Devils AND the Red Wings lose to the Bruins in any fashion OR if the Red Wings lose to the Bruins in regulation.
• The Penguins will clinch the No. 2 seed in the Metropolitan Division if they defeat the Capitals in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Capitals AND the Rangers lose to the Islanders in any fashion or defeat the Islanders in a shootout.

HOWARD GUIDES RED WINGS PAST FLYERS IN CRUCIAL PLAYOFF BATTLE
Jimmy Howard stopped all 30 shots he faced, including 24 over the final two periods, to guide the Red Wings past the Flyers in a game between two of the three teams vying for the last two playoff spots in the Eastern Conference

The Red Wings improved to 7-3-0 in their past 10 contests, including three straight victories. They also picked up their third consecutive win at Joe Louis Arena, where they are 11-3-1 dating to Feb. 6.

Howard registered his 22nd career shutout and second of the season (also Oct. 9 vs. TOR: 22 SV). He improved to 6-2-0 in his last nine appearances (2.39 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO), including three straight victories.

The NHL honored Red Wings forward Pavel Datsyuk for recording his 600th career assist on March 26 vs. Pittsburgh.

SNEAK PEEK AT THURSDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Detroit Red Wings @ Boston, 7:00 p.m.
Tampa Bay @ New Jersey, 7:00 p.m.
NY Islanders @ NY Rangers, 7:00 p.m.
Toronto @ Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh @ Washington, 7:00 p.m.
Montreal @ Carolina, 7:00 p.m.
Florida @ Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Arizona @ Nashville, 8:00 p.m.
St. Louis @ Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
Colorado @ Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver @ Calgary, 9:00 p.m.
Anaheim @ Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
Winnipeg @ San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
EDMONTON 6, Vancouver 2
Columbus 5, TORONTO 1
DETROIT 3, Philadelphia 0