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Montréal Canadiens (MTL)

Eastern – Atlantic • Record: 1-2-1 (PTS 3)
Race:

Seed Chasing Pittsburgh Penguins for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 161
Tragic # 159
Playoff odds 27.6%
Top 3 in division 16.7% • Wild card 10.9% • Division title 2.9%
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 Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Montréal Canadiens lose to Detroit Red Wings in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -2Tragic -2
  • If Montréal Canadiens lose to Detroit Red Wings 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 Montréal Canadiens go 2-8-0 while Pittsburgh Penguins go 4-6:
Magic # 161 → 141Magic -20 Tragic # 159 → 142Tragic -17
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. 8 — a 6.0% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 7.6.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Montréal Canadiens magic number right now?

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

What is the Montréal Canadiens tragic number?

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

What are the Montréal Canadiens playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Montréal Canadiens make the playoffs in about 27.6% 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 Montréal Canadiens last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Montréal Canadiens last win the Stanley Cup?

The Montréal Canadiens have won 24 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 1992-93.

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 →