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Vegas Golden Knights (VGK)

Western – Pacific • Record: 8-4-0 (PTS 16)
Holding Pacific #2 — trying to stay ahead of Seattle Kraken (next in Pacific)
Magic # 144
Tragic # 148
On pace for 112 points • playoff line ≈ 98 points
+14 ahead of the line
Playoff odds 83.5%
Top 3 in division 69.3% • Wild card 14.2% • Division title 12.4%
Full league odds →
Can't clinch for at least 36 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 Vegas Golden Knights beat Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Vegas Golden Knights beat Columbus Blue Jackets in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
  • If Vegas Golden Knights lose to Columbus Blue Jackets in regulation tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -2.
    Magic -1Tragic -2
  • If Vegas Golden Knights lose to Columbus Blue Jackets in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.
    Magic -1Tragic -1
Other games
  • Root for Boston Bruins to beat San Jose Sharks in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
    Magic -2
Dig deeper: what-if explorer

What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Vegas Golden Knights go 7-3-0 while Seattle Kraken go 6-4:
Magic # 144 → 125Magic -19 Tragic # 148 → 142Tragic -6
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Vegas Golden Knights magic number right now?

The Vegas Golden Knights magic number is currently 144. Any combination of Vegas Golden Knights points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 144 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Vegas Golden Knights tragic number?

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

What are the Vegas Golden Knights playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Vegas Golden Knights make the playoffs in about 83.5% 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 Vegas Golden Knights last make the playoffs?

The Vegas Golden Knights last made the NHL playoffs in 2025-26 — the most recently completed season.

When did the Vegas Golden Knights last win the Stanley Cup?

The Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup once, in 2022-23.

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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