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Los Angeles Kings (LAK)

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

Seed Chasing Seattle Kraken for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 163
Tragic # 158
Playoff odds 14.5%
Top 3 in division 6.5% • Wild card 7.9% • Division title 0.7%
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 Los Angeles Kings beat Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings beat Vegas Golden Knights in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings lose to Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -2Tragic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings lose to Vegas Golden Knights 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 Los Angeles Kings go 0-10-0 while Seattle Kraken go 6-4:
Magic # 163 → 143Magic -20 Tragic # 158 → 138Tragic -20
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. 2 — a 13.6% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 3.0.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Los Angeles Kings magic number right now?

The Los Angeles Kings magic number is currently 163. Any combination of Los Angeles Kings points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 163 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Los Angeles Kings tragic number?

The Los Angeles Kings tragic number is 158. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Los Angeles Kings lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Los Angeles Kings playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Los Angeles Kings make the playoffs in about 14.5% 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 Los Angeles Kings last make the playoffs?

The Los Angeles Kings last made the NHL playoffs in 2025-26 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Los Angeles Kings last win the Stanley Cup?

The Los Angeles Kings have won 2 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2013-14.

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 →