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Columbus Blue Jackets (CBJ)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 3-5-0 (PTS 6)
Chasing New Jersey Devils for a wild card spot
Magic # 153
Tragic # 147
On pace for 63 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
-34 behind the line
Playoff odds 11.2%
Top 3 in division 7.0% • Wild card 4.2% • Division title 0.5%
Full league odds →
Can't clinch for at least 39 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 37 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 Columbus Blue Jackets beat Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Columbus Blue Jackets beat Vegas Golden Knights in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Columbus Blue Jackets lose to Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Columbus Blue Jackets lose to Vegas Golden Knights 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 Columbus Blue Jackets go 4-6-0 while New Jersey Devils go 6-4:
Magic # 153 → 133Magic -8 Tragic # 147 → 135Tragic -12
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Columbus Blue Jackets magic number right now?

The Columbus Blue Jackets magic number is currently 153. Any combination of Columbus Blue Jackets points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 153 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Columbus Blue Jackets tragic number?

The Columbus Blue Jackets tragic number is 147. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Columbus Blue Jackets lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Columbus Blue Jackets playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Columbus Blue Jackets make the playoffs in about 11.2% 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 Columbus Blue Jackets last make the playoffs?

The Columbus Blue Jackets last made the NHL playoffs in 2019-20. They have missed 6 straight postseasons.

When did the Columbus Blue Jackets last win the Stanley Cup?

The Columbus Blue Jackets have never won the Stanley Cup.

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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