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Boston Bruins (BOS)

Eastern – Atlantic • Record: 8-2-1 (PTS 17)
Holding Atlantic #1 — trying to stay ahead of Tampa Bay Lightning (next in Atlantic)
Magic # 143
Tragic # 152
On pace for 130 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
+33 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 93.1%
Top 3 in division 84.0% • Wild card 9.1% • Division title 50.5%
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Can't clinch for at least 36 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 38 more games. Scenarios →

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 Boston Bruins beat San Jose Sharks in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Boston Bruins beat San Jose Sharks in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Boston Bruins lose to San Jose Sharks in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Boston Bruins lose to San Jose Sharks in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Boston Bruins go 7-3-0 while Tampa Bay Lightning go 7-3:
Magic # 143 → 127Magic -16 Tragic # 152 → 146Tragic -6
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Boston Bruins magic number right now?

The Boston Bruins magic number is currently 143. Any combination of Boston Bruins points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 143 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Boston Bruins tragic number?

The Boston Bruins tragic number is 152. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Boston Bruins lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Boston Bruins playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Boston Bruins make the playoffs in about 93.1% 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 Boston Bruins last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Boston Bruins last win the Stanley Cup?

The Boston Bruins have won 6 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2010-11.

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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