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Winnipeg Jets (WPG)

Western – Central • Record: 3-1-1 (PTS 7)
Race:

Seed Holding Central #1 — trying to stay ahead of Colorado Avalanche (next in Central)
Numbers Magic path: chasing wild card — 9 rivals contending for 2 spots
Magic # 158
Tragic # 161
Playoff odds 70.8%
Top 3 in division 57.8% • Wild card 12.9% • Division title 25.0%
Full league odds →
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.

Playoff pace

On pace for 118 points • typical playoff line ≈ 98 points
Line = final points of each season's last team in, averaged over the past 5 seasons, scaled to this season's 84-game schedule.
+20 ahead of the line

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What-if explorer

Drag the sliders — the numbers recalculate instantly using the site's real playoff math.
If Winnipeg Jets go 6-4-0 while Colorado Avalanche go 8-2:
Magic # 158 → 139Magic -19 Tragic # 161 → 153Tragic -8
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 158. Any combination of Winnipeg Jets points and losses by the team chasing them that adds up to 158 clinches a playoff spot.

What is the Winnipeg Jets tragic number?

The Winnipeg Jets tragic number is 161. 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 70.8% 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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