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Anaheim Ducks (ANA)

Western – Pacific • Record: 5-6-0 (PTS 10)
Chasing San Jose Sharks for a wild card spot
Magic # 147
Tragic # 144
On pace for 76 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
-21 behind the line
Playoff odds 27.7%
Top 3 in division 16.0% • Wild card 11.6% • Division title 1.1%
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Can't clinch for at least 37 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 36 more games. Scenarios →

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If Anaheim Ducks go 5-5-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 147 → 127Magic -10 Tragic # 144 → 132Tragic -12
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Anaheim Ducks magic number right now?

The Anaheim Ducks magic number is currently 147. Any combination of Anaheim Ducks points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 147 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Anaheim Ducks tragic number?

The Anaheim Ducks tragic number is 144. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Anaheim Ducks lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Anaheim Ducks playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Anaheim Ducks make the playoffs in about 27.7% of outcomes.

What is a magic number in hockey?

A magic number is the combined total of points a team must earn (and its closest chaser must fail to earn) to guarantee a playoff spot. In the NHL it counts standings points, since wins are worth 2 points and overtime losses 1.

When did the Anaheim Ducks last make the playoffs?

The Anaheim Ducks last made the NHL playoffs in 2025-26 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Anaheim Ducks last win the Stanley Cup?

The Anaheim Ducks have won the Stanley Cup once, in 2006-07.

How often are these numbers updated?

Standings and magic numbers on Sports Magic Numbers refresh throughout the day and after every NHL game, so the numbers here reflect the live playoff race.

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