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Anaheim Ducks (ANA)

Western – Pacific • Record: 3-1-0 (PTS 6)
Race:

Seed Holding Pacific #3 — trying to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks (next in Pacific)
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 159
Tragic # 161
Playoff odds 73.1%
Top 3 in division 54.9% • Wild card 18.2% • Division title 17.2%
Full league odds →
Magic counts down to clinching — drops as you gain points or bubble teams lose.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser gains points.

Tonight’s rooting guide


Live rooting guide — it updates as games go final, so items may disappear.
Showing remaining games that can still affect your numbers.
Your game
  • If Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary Flames in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Anaheim Ducks beat Calgary Flames in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Anaheim Ducks lose to Calgary Flames in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -1.
    Tragic -1
  • If Anaheim Ducks lose to Calgary Flames in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for San Jose Sharks to beat Edmonton Oilers (in any way) tonight, your Tragic number +1.
    Tragic +1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Anaheim Ducks go 8-2-0 while San Jose Sharks go 8-2:
Magic # 159 → 141Magic -18 Tragic # 161 → 157Tragic -4
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 159. Any combination of Anaheim Ducks points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 159 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Anaheim Ducks tragic number?

The Anaheim Ducks tragic number is 161. 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 73.1% 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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