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Pittsburgh Penguins (PIT)

Eastern – Metropolitan • Record: 4-6-1 (PTS 9)
Chasing New York Islanders for a wild card spot
Magic # 147
Tragic # 144
On pace for 69 points • playoff line ≈ 97 points
-28 behind the line
Playoff odds 12.3%
Top 3 in division 7.8% • Wild card 4.5% • Division title 0.5%
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Can't clinch for at least 37 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 36 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 Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Pittsburgh Penguins beat Nashville Predators in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Pittsburgh Penguins lose to Nashville Predators in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Pittsburgh Penguins lose to Nashville Predators 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 Pittsburgh Penguins go 4-6-0 while New York Islanders go 5-5:
Magic # 147 → 127Magic -8 Tragic # 144 → 130Tragic -14
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Pittsburgh Penguins magic number right now?

The Pittsburgh Penguins magic number is currently 147. Any combination of Pittsburgh Penguins points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 147 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Pittsburgh Penguins tragic number?

The Pittsburgh Penguins tragic number is 144. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Pittsburgh Penguins lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Pittsburgh Penguins playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Pittsburgh Penguins make the playoffs in about 12.3% 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 Pittsburgh Penguins last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Pittsburgh Penguins last win the Stanley Cup?

The Pittsburgh Penguins have won 5 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2016-17.

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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