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Utah Mammoth (UTA)

Western – Central • Record: 7-4-0 (PTS 14)
Holding Central #1 — trying to stay ahead of Minnesota Wild (next in Central)
Magic # 146
Tragic # 148
On pace for 107 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+9 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 75.9%
Top 3 in division 58.8% • Wild card 17.1% • Division title 25.0%
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Can't clinch for at least 37 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 Utah Mammoth beat Tampa Bay Lightning in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Utah Mammoth beat Tampa Bay Lightning in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Utah Mammoth lose to Tampa Bay Lightning in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -1Tragic -2
  • If Utah Mammoth lose to Tampa Bay Lightning 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 Utah Mammoth go 6-4-0 while Minnesota Wild go 5-5:
Magic # 146 → 127Magic -19 Tragic # 148 → 140Tragic -8
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Utah Mammoth magic number right now?

The Utah Mammoth magic number is currently 146. Any combination of Utah Mammoth points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 146 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Utah Mammoth tragic number?

The Utah Mammoth tragic number is 148. When it hits 0 the team is mathematically eliminated from playoff contention. It shrinks when the Utah Mammoth lose or when the team chasing them gains ground.

What are the Utah Mammoth playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Utah Mammoth make the playoffs in about 75.9% 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 Utah Mammoth last make the playoffs?

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

When did the Utah Mammoth last win the Stanley Cup?

The Utah Mammoth 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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