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Seattle Kraken (SEA)

Western – Pacific • Record: 7-3-1 (PTS 15)
Holding Pacific #3 — trying to stay ahead of San Jose Sharks (next in Pacific)
Magic # 145
Tragic # 149
On pace for 115 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+17 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 86.3%
Top 3 in division 73.3% • Wild card 13.0% • Division title 15.8%
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 Seattle Kraken beat Minnesota Wild in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Seattle Kraken beat Minnesota Wild in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Seattle Kraken lose to Minnesota Wild in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If Seattle Kraken lose to Minnesota Wild in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
Any 1 of these 2 results moves your numbers: Magic -1.
  • Root for Boston Bruins to beat San Jose Sharks (in any way) tonight.
  • Root for Columbus Blue Jackets to beat Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight.
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Seattle Kraken go 6-4-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 145 → 127Magic -18 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 Seattle Kraken magic number right now?

The Seattle Kraken magic number is currently 145. Any combination of Seattle Kraken points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 145 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Seattle Kraken tragic number?

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

What are the Seattle Kraken playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Seattle Kraken make the playoffs in about 86.3% 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 Seattle Kraken last make the playoffs?

The Seattle Kraken last made the NHL playoffs in 2022-23. They have missed 3 straight postseasons.

When did the Seattle Kraken last win the Stanley Cup?

The Seattle Kraken 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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