TORONTO — The Hamilton Tiger-Cats have clinched a home playoff date after the Montreal Alouettes loss to the Calgary Stampeders on Monday afternoon. That loss also eliminated the Alouettes from playoff contention.

The Calgary Stampeders were the first to punch their ticket to the post-season and win their win over the Als the Stamps have clinched a home playoff game.

The BC Lions improved their chances of advancing to the post-season on Saturday night and in doing so, confirmed a pair of scenarios in the East Division. The Lions win over Toronto eliminates the Argos from playoff contention while clinching a home playoff date for the Ottawa REDBLACKS.

The Argos loss also guaranteed that there will be a West Division crossover team entering the East Division playoffs for the third consecutive season.

The Stamps can clinch a home playoff date for the seventh consecutive season with a win, a tie, or combination of losses by Western foes.

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Here are the playoff scenarios for Week 17:

East Division Scenarios

Toronto loss to BC means they are now eliminated from playoff contention

Toronto loss to BC means Ottawa has secured a home playoff date

Montreal loss or tie = Hamilton secures a home playoff date

Montreal loss = Montreal is eliminated from playoff contention



West Division Scenarios

Calgary Win OR Tie = Calgary secures a home playoff date



Who has clinched a playoff berth

Calgary Stampeders,

Ottawa REDBLACKS

Hamilton Tiger-Cats



Who has been eliminated from playoff contention

Toronto Argonauts

Montreal Alouettes

If the playoffs started today (Oct. 9) …

Western Semi-Final: Winnipeg at Saskatchewan

Western Final: TBD at Calgary

Eastern Semi-Final: BC at Hamilton

Eastern Final: TBD at Ottawa

Out of the playoffs: Edmonton, Toronto, Montreal