SeedHolding a wild card spot — New York Islanders is the first team out
NumbersMagic anchor: strongest 9th-place ceiling — Detroit Red Wings
Magic #22
Tragic #23
Quick mental model
Magic counts down to clinching.
It drops when you gain points or when teams around the bubble lose.
Tragic counts down to elimination.
It drops when you lose (burning games) or when the bubble chaser gains points.
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 Ottawa Senators beat Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Magic number -2.
Magic -2
If Ottawa Senators beat Pittsburgh Penguins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -2.
Magic -2
If Ottawa Senators lose to Pittsburgh Penguins in regulation tonight, your Tragic number -2.
Tragic -2
If Ottawa Senators lose to Pittsburgh Penguins in OT/SO tonight, your Magic number -1 and your Tragic number -1.