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Philadelphia Flyers (PHI)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 0-3-2 (PTS 2)
Race:

Seed Chasing Pittsburgh Penguins for a wild card spot
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 159
Tragic # 156
Playoff odds 8.7%
Top 3 in division 4.8% • Wild card 3.9% • Division title 0.6%
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.

Playoff pace

On pace for 34 points • typical playoff line ≈ 97 points
Line = final points of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 5 seasons, scaled to this season's 84-game schedule.
-63 behind the line

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 Philadelphia Flyers beat Boston Bruins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Philadelphia Flyers beat Boston Bruins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Philadelphia Flyers lose to Boston Bruins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -2Tragic -2
  • If Philadelphia Flyers lose to Boston Bruins 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 Philadelphia Flyers go 0-10-0 while Pittsburgh Penguins go 4-6:
Magic # 159 → 139Magic -20 Tragic # 156 → 135Tragic -21
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. 3 — a 11.5% chance at the No. 1 pick and an expected pick of 3.7.

Full draft order & lottery simulator →

Frequently asked questions

What is the Philadelphia Flyers magic number right now?

The Philadelphia Flyers magic number is currently 159. Any combination of Philadelphia Flyers points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 159 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Philadelphia Flyers tragic number?

The Philadelphia Flyers tragic number is 156. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Philadelphia Flyers lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Philadelphia Flyers playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Philadelphia Flyers make the playoffs in about 8.7% 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 Philadelphia Flyers last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Philadelphia Flyers last win the Stanley Cup?

The Philadelphia Flyers have won 2 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 1974-75.

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 →