The concept of a "magic number" is commonly used in sports, particularly in baseball, to determine how close a team is to clinching a playoff spot or division title. The magic number is the combination of wins and/or losses by the team in question and the second-place team that needs to occur for the team to secure its spot in the playoffs or win the division. Once the magic number reaches zero, the team has officially clinched. In the case of the New Jersey Devils, a professional ice hockey team in the National Hockey League (NHL), the concept of a magic number can also be applied. However, it is important to note that the magic number can change throughout the season as the team's performance and the performance of other teams in their division evolves. The New Jersey Devils, often referred to as the "Devils," are part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL.
The New Jersey Devils, often referred to as the "Devils," are part of the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference of the NHL. The division consists of eight teams, including the Devils. Throughout the regular season, teams compete against each other in a series of games, earning points for wins or overtime losses.
How Magic & Tragic Numbers Work
So, how close is your team to clinching a playoff spot? Do you know how to figure that out? If not, you’ve come to the right place. We will explain the concept of the magic number. Once the magic number hits zero, your team can celebrate making the playoffs. The Tampa Bay Lightning are closest to the playoffs as of now. As of Mar 2, their magic number is 13.
Maybe your team is on the other end of the spectrum. You’re just counting down the time until they are eliminated from playoff contention. There’s something for you as well. This is your tragic number. If this number reaches zero, your team is toast.
How do we figure what a team’s magic and tragic number are? And which number applies to your team? Let us explain that for you now.
Steven Stamkos and the Lightning are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot. (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
The magic number for the Devils would represent the combination of their wins and losses by the second-place team in the Metropolitan Division necessary for the Devils to secure a playoff spot. As the season progresses, the magic number decreases as the Devils accumulate wins and/or the second-place team accumulates losses. For example, if the Devils have a magic number of 10, it means that any combination of ten wins by the Devils and/or losses by the second-place team would guarantee the Devils a spot in the playoffs. As the Devils continue to win games or the second-place team loses games, the magic number decreases. If it reaches zero before the end of the regular season, the Devils have clinched their spot. The magic number is just one way to assess a team's playoff chances, but it provides a simple and understandable measure of how close a team is to securing its spot. It allows fans, players, and the team itself to track progress and anticipate the possibility of postseason success. So, throughout the season, keep an eye on the New Jersey Devils' magic number as they strive for a playoff berth in the NHL..
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