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Los Angeles Kings (LAK)

Western – Pacific • Record: 2-4-2 (PTS 6)
Chasing San Jose Sharks for a wild card spot
Magic # 153
Tragic # 146
On pace for 63 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
-35 behind the line
Playoff odds 16.1%
Top 3 in division 7.2% • Wild card 8.9% • Division title 0.3%
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Can't clinch for at least 39 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 37 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 Los Angeles Kings beat New Jersey Devils in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings beat New Jersey Devils in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings lose to New Jersey Devils in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Los Angeles Kings lose to New Jersey Devils in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Los Angeles Kings go 2-8-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 153 → 133Magic -4 Tragic # 146 → 130Tragic -16
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Los Angeles Kings magic number right now?

The Los Angeles Kings magic number is currently 153. Any combination of Los Angeles Kings points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 153 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Los Angeles Kings tragic number?

The Los Angeles Kings tragic number is 146. 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 16.1% 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 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.

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