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San Jose Sharks (SJS)

Western – Pacific • Record: 6-4-1 (PTS 13)
Holding a wild card spot — St. Louis Blues is the first team out
Magic # 147
Tragic # 149
On pace for 99 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+2 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 65.1%
Top 3 in division 44.4% • Wild card 20.7% • Division title 5.3%
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 San Jose Sharks beat Boston Bruins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If San Jose Sharks beat Boston Bruins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If San Jose Sharks lose to Boston Bruins in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If San Jose Sharks lose to Boston Bruins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for Columbus Blue Jackets to beat Vegas Golden Knights in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1.
    Magic -1
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If San Jose Sharks go 5-5-0 while St. Louis Blues go 5-5:
Magic # 147 → 127Magic -10 Tragic # 149 → 137Tragic -12
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the San Jose Sharks magic number right now?

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

What is the San Jose Sharks tragic number?

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

What are the San Jose Sharks playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the San Jose Sharks make the playoffs in about 65.1% 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 San Jose Sharks last make the playoffs?

The San Jose Sharks last made the NHL playoffs in 2018-19. They have missed 7 straight postseasons.

When did the San Jose Sharks last win the Stanley Cup?

The San Jose Sharks 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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