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Ottawa Senators (OTT)

Eastern – Atlantic • Record: 7-4-0 (PTS 14)
Holding Atlantic #3 — trying to stay ahead of Toronto Maple Leafs (next in Atlantic)
Magic # 146
Tragic # 149
On pace for 107 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
+10 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 65.8%
Top 3 in division 43.3% • Wild card 22.5% • Division title 10.4%
Full league odds →
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 Ottawa Senators beat New York Rangers in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Ottawa Senators beat New York Rangers in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Ottawa Senators lose to New York Rangers in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -1Tragic -2
  • If Ottawa Senators lose to New York Rangers 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 Ottawa Senators go 6-4-0 while Toronto Maple Leafs go 5-5:
Magic # 146 → 127Magic -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 Ottawa Senators magic number right now?

The Ottawa Senators magic number is currently 146. Any combination of Ottawa Senators points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 146 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Ottawa Senators tragic number?

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

What are the Ottawa Senators playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Ottawa Senators make the playoffs in about 65.8% 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 Ottawa Senators last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Ottawa Senators last win the Stanley Cup?

The Ottawa Senators 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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