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Winnipeg Jets (WPG)

Western – Central • Record: 4-3-3 (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 48.1%
Top 3 in division 29.7% • Wild card 18.5% • Division title 6.5%
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Can't clinch for at least 38 more games. Can't be eliminated for at least 37 more games. Scenarios →

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If Winnipeg Jets go 4-6-0 while San Jose Sharks go 5-5:
Magic # 149 → 129Magic -8 Tragic # 147 → 135Tragic -12
Assumes these games come against teams outside your race; every other rival's record stays as-is.
Frequently asked questions

What is the Winnipeg Jets magic number right now?

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

What is the Winnipeg Jets tragic number?

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

What are the Winnipeg Jets playoff odds?

Based on 10,000 simulations of the remaining schedule, the Winnipeg Jets make the playoffs in about 48.1% 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 Winnipeg Jets last make the playoffs?

The Winnipeg Jets last made the NHL playoffs in 2024-25, missing the postseason once since.

When did the Winnipeg Jets last win the Stanley Cup?

The Winnipeg Jets 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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