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Colorado Avalanche (COL)

Western – Central • Record: 6-4-1 (PTS 13)
Holding a wild card spot — Winnipeg Jets is the first team out
Magic # 146
Tragic # 149
On pace for 99 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+2 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 63.1%
Top 3 in division 40.0% • Wild card 23.0% • Division title 9.6%
Full league odds →
Can't clinch for at least 37 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 Colorado Avalanche beat Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -3 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -3Tragic -2
  • If Colorado Avalanche beat Nashville Predators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -3 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -3Tragic -2
  • If Colorado Avalanche lose to Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -3.
    Magic -1Tragic -3
  • If Colorado Avalanche lose to Nashville Predators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -3.
    Magic -1Tragic -3
Other games
  • Root for Montréal Canadiens to beat Winnipeg Jets in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Colorado Avalanche go 5-5-0 while Winnipeg Jets go 4-6:
Magic # 146 → 127Magic -19 Tragic # 149 → 137Tragic -12
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Colorado Avalanche magic number right now?

The Colorado Avalanche magic number is currently 146. Any combination of Colorado Avalanche points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 146 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Colorado Avalanche tragic number?

The Colorado Avalanche tragic number is 149. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Colorado Avalanche lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Colorado Avalanche playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Colorado Avalanche make the playoffs in about 63.1% 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 Colorado Avalanche last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Colorado Avalanche last win the Stanley Cup?

The Colorado Avalanche have won 3 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2021-22.

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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