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Dallas Stars (DAL)

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

Seed Chasing Seattle Kraken for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 161
Tragic # 159
Playoff odds 40.7%
Top 3 in division 28.1% • Wild card 12.6% • Division title 6.2%
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 Dallas Stars beat Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Dallas Stars beat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Dallas Stars lose to Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -2Tragic -2
  • If Dallas Stars lose to Pittsburgh Penguins 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 Dallas Stars go 5-5-0 while Seattle Kraken go 6-4:
Magic # 161 → 141Magic -20 Tragic # 159 → 149Tragic -10
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. 12 — a 0.0% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 11.6.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dallas Stars magic number right now?

The Dallas Stars magic number is currently 161. Any combination of Dallas Stars points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 161 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Dallas Stars tragic number?

The Dallas Stars tragic number is 159. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Dallas Stars lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Dallas Stars playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Dallas Stars make the playoffs in about 40.7% 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 Dallas Stars last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Dallas Stars last win the Stanley Cup?

The Dallas Stars have won the Stanley Cup once, in 1998-99.

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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