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Nashville Predators (NSH)

Western – Central • Record: 2-1-1 (PTS 5)
Race:

Seed Chasing Seattle Kraken for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 160
Tragic # 160
Playoff odds 57.4%
Top 3 in division 43.6% • Wild card 13.9% • Division title 13.5%
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 Nashville Predators beat Ottawa Senators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Nashville Predators beat Ottawa Senators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Nashville Predators lose to Ottawa Senators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -1Tragic -2
  • If Nashville Predators lose to Ottawa Senators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Nashville Predators go 5-5-0 while Seattle Kraken go 6-4:
Magic # 160 → 141Magic -19 Tragic # 160 → 150Tragic -10
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. 15 — a 0.0% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 14.9.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Nashville Predators magic number right now?

The Nashville Predators magic number is currently 160. Any combination of Nashville Predators points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 160 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Nashville Predators tragic number?

The Nashville Predators tragic number is 160. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Nashville Predators lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Nashville Predators playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Nashville Predators make the playoffs in about 57.4% 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 Nashville Predators last make the playoffs?

The Nashville Predators last made the NHL playoffs in 2023-24. They have missed 2 straight postseasons.

When did the Nashville Predators last win the Stanley Cup?

The Nashville Predators have never won the Stanley Cup.

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 →