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Chicago Blackhawks (CHI)

Western – Central • Record: 1-4-0 (PTS 2)
Race:

Seed Chasing Seattle Kraken for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 159
Tragic # 155
Playoff odds 8.4%
Top 3 in division 4.6% • Wild card 3.8% • Division title 0.5%
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.

Playoff pace

On pace for 34 points • typical playoff line ≈ 98 points
Line = final points of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 5 seasons, scaled to this season's 84-game schedule.
-64 behind the line

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 Chicago Blackhawks beat Carolina Hurricanes in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Chicago Blackhawks beat Carolina Hurricanes in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Chicago Blackhawks lose to Carolina Hurricanes in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -2Tragic -2
  • If Chicago Blackhawks lose to Carolina Hurricanes in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -2Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Chicago Blackhawks go 2-8-0 while Seattle Kraken go 6-4:
Magic # 159 → 139Magic -20 Tragic # 155 → 139Tragic -16
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. 4 — a 9.5% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 4.4.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Chicago Blackhawks magic number right now?

The Chicago Blackhawks magic number is currently 159. Any combination of Chicago Blackhawks points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 159 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Chicago Blackhawks tragic number?

The Chicago Blackhawks tragic number is 155. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Chicago Blackhawks lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Chicago Blackhawks playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Chicago Blackhawks make the playoffs in about 8.4% 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 Chicago Blackhawks last make the playoffs?

The Chicago Blackhawks last made the NHL playoffs in 2019-20. They have missed 6 straight postseasons.

When did the Chicago Blackhawks last win the Stanley Cup?

The Chicago Blackhawks have won 6 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2014-15.

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.

Full guide: how magic numbers work →