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Colorado Avalanche (COL)

Western – Central • Record: 3-1-0 (PTS 6)
Race:

Seed Holding Central #2 — trying to stay ahead of Utah Mammoth (next in Central)
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 159
Tragic # 162
Playoff odds 71.6%
Top 3 in division 59.4% • Wild card 12.2% • Division title 24.4%
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.

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 Toronto Maple Leafs in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Colorado Avalanche beat Toronto Maple Leafs in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Colorado Avalanche lose to Toronto Maple Leafs in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Colorado Avalanche lose to Toronto Maple Leafs in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Colorado Avalanche go 8-2-0 while Utah Mammoth go 6-4:
Magic # 159 → 141Magic -18 Tragic # 162 → 158Tragic -4
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 159. Any combination of Colorado Avalanche points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 159 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Colorado Avalanche tragic number?

The Colorado Avalanche tragic number is 162. 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 71.6% 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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