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Nashville Predators (NSH)

Western – Central • Record: 3-3-3 (PTS 9)
Chasing San Jose Sharks for a wild card spot
Magic # 151
Tragic # 147
On pace for 84 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
-14 behind the line
Playoff odds 35.9%
Top 3 in division 20.2% • Wild card 15.7% • Division title 3.9%
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Can't clinch for at least 38 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 Nashville Predators beat Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Nashville Predators beat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Nashville Predators lose to Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Nashville Predators lose to Pittsburgh Penguins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
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What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Nashville Predators go 3-7-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 151 → 131Magic -6 Tragic # 147 → 133Tragic -14
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Nashville Predators magic number right now?

The Nashville Predators magic number is currently 151. Any combination of Nashville Predators points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 151 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Nashville Predators tragic number?

The Nashville Predators tragic number is 147. 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 35.9% 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.

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