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Calgary Flames (CGY)

Western – Pacific • Record: 3-6-0 (PTS 6)
Chasing San Jose Sharks for a wild card spot
Magic # 151
Tragic # 144
On pace for 56 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
-42 behind the line
Playoff odds 8.2%
Top 3 in division 3.1% • Wild card 5.0% • Division title 0.1%
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Can't clinch for at least 38 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 36 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 Calgary Flames beat Detroit Red Wings in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Calgary Flames beat Detroit Red Wings in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Calgary Flames lose to Detroit Red Wings in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Calgary Flames lose to Detroit Red Wings 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 Calgary Flames go 3-7-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 151 → 131Magic -6 Tragic # 144 → 130Tragic -14
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.

Draft lottery outlook

If the season ended today: lottery seed No. 3 — a 11.5% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 3.7.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Calgary Flames magic number right now?

The Calgary Flames magic number is currently 151. Any combination of Calgary Flames points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 151 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Calgary Flames tragic number?

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

What are the Calgary Flames playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Calgary Flames make the playoffs in about 8.2% 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 Calgary Flames last make the playoffs?

The Calgary Flames last made the NHL playoffs in 2021-22. They have missed 4 straight postseasons.

When did the Calgary Flames last win the Stanley Cup?

The Calgary Flames have won the Stanley Cup once, in 1988-89.

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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