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New Jersey Devils (NJD)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 6-4-0 (PTS 12)
Holding a wild card spot — Montréal Canadiens is the first team out
Magic # 148
Tragic # 149
On pace for 101 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
+4 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 56.7%
Top 3 in division 45.4% • Wild card 11.4% • Division title 9.2%
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Can't clinch for at least 37 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 38 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 New Jersey Devils beat Los Angeles Kings in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If New Jersey Devils beat Los Angeles Kings in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If New Jersey Devils lose to Los Angeles Kings in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -1Tragic -2
  • If New Jersey Devils lose to Los Angeles Kings 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 New Jersey Devils go 6-4-0 while Montréal Canadiens go 5-5:
Magic # 148 → 129Magic -19 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 New Jersey Devils magic number right now?

The New Jersey Devils magic number is currently 148. Any combination of New Jersey Devils points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 148 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the New Jersey Devils tragic number?

The New Jersey Devils tragic number is 149. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the New Jersey Devils lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the New Jersey Devils playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the New Jersey Devils make the playoffs in about 56.7% 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 New Jersey Devils last make the playoffs?

The New Jersey Devils last made the NHL playoffs in 2024-25, missing the postseason once since.

When did the New Jersey Devils last win the Stanley Cup?

The New Jersey Devils have won 3 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2002-03.

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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