Tampa Bay Lightning (TBL)
Race:
Seed
Holding Atlantic #2 — trying to stay ahead of Montréal Canadiens (next in Atlantic)
Numbers
Magic path: Atlantic top 3 (1 division rival(s) can pass)
Clinched
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.
Tragic counts down to elimination — drops as you lose or the chaser gains points.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the Tampa Bay Lightning magic number right now?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched a playoff spot — their magic number is 0.
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 Tampa Bay Lightning last make the playoffs?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have clinched a playoff spot in the 2025-26 season.
When did the Tampa Bay Lightning last win the Stanley Cup?
The Tampa Bay Lightning have won 3 Stanley Cup titles, most recently in 2020-21.
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.