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St. Louis Blues (STL)

Western – Central • Record: 5-4-1 (PTS 11)
Chasing San Jose Sharks for a wild card spot
Magic # 149
Tragic # 147
On pace for 92 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
-5 behind the line
Playoff odds 49.7%
Top 3 in division 31.1% • Wild card 18.6% • Division title 7.2%
Full league odds →
Can't clinch for at least 38 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 37 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 St. Louis Blues beat Carolina Hurricanes in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If St. Louis Blues beat Carolina Hurricanes in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If St. Louis Blues lose to Carolina Hurricanes in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
    Tragic -2
  • If St. Louis Blues lose to Carolina Hurricanes 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 St. Louis Blues go 5-5-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 149 → 129Magic -10 Tragic # 147 → 137Tragic -10
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the St. Louis Blues magic number right now?

The St. Louis Blues magic number is currently 149. Any combination of St. Louis Blues points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 149 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the St. Louis Blues tragic number?

The St. Louis Blues tragic number is 147. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the St. Louis Blues lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the St. Louis Blues playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the St. Louis Blues make the playoffs in about 49.7% 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 St. Louis Blues last make the playoffs?

The St. Louis Blues last made the NHL playoffs in 2024-25, missing the postseason once since.

When did the St. Louis Blues last win the Stanley Cup?

The St. Louis Blues have won the Stanley Cup once, in 2018-19.

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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