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Dallas Stars (DAL)

Western – Central • Record: 6-3-1 (PTS 13)
Holding Central #3 — trying to stay ahead of Colorado Avalanche (next in Central)
Magic # 147
Tragic # 149
On pace for 109 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+12 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 74.3%
Top 3 in division 57.3% • Wild card 17.0% • Division title 21.7%
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Can't clinch for at least 37 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 38 more games. Scenarios →

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If Dallas Stars go 6-4-0 while Colorado Avalanche go 5-5:
Magic # 147 → 129Magic -18 Tragic # 149 → 141Tragic -8
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Dallas Stars magic number right now?

The Dallas Stars magic number is currently 147. Any combination of Dallas Stars points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 147 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Dallas Stars tragic number?

The Dallas Stars tragic number is 149. 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 74.3% 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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