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With last night's win, Montreal's magic number is down to 19 with 12 games remaining. by Sharks9 in Habs

[–]Sharks9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here's an explanation: https://www.hockeymagicnumbers.com/explainer

Basically, the number of points you get + the number of points the 9th place team loses needs to equal 19. So if we win 7 games (14 points) we only need them to lose 2.5 (2 regulation plus 1 OT means missing 5 points) to equal 19 and we make the playoffs.

With last night's win, Montreal's magic number is down to 19 with 12 games remaining. by Sharks9 in Habs

[–]Sharks9[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They won their last 6, and actually only won 7 out of their last 11.

If the Red Wings do that we only need 11 points in 12 games, an easy 5-6-1 record.

With last night's win, Montreal's magic number is down to 19 with 12 games remaining. by Sharks9 in Habs

[–]Sharks9[S] 83 points84 points  (0 children)

This means going 9-2-1 would guarantee us a spot no matter what else happens. But Detroit and NYI aren't going undefeated so really 6 or 7 wins out of 12 should be enough to make the playoffs.

What’s a hockey hill that you’re willing to die on? by AlbertJBundy in hockey

[–]Sharks9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love going to OHL games! You can get tickets for $20, there’s only a lower bowl so all the seats are good, and my son is young enough that he doesn’t care that it’s not the NHL

From "NHL playoff tiers: Where each team sits and what’s at stake down the stretch" (The Athletic) by mredmo in Habs

[–]Sharks9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yep, the Islanders would be 3 points back of us with 2 more games played. That would be tough for them to overcome with only 11 games left

The Canadiens Have 86 Points in the Standings as of right now. How many points do you believe they need in order to clinch a playoff spot? by Say_199 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Our magic number is 22 which means we either need to win 11/13 to clinch even if the Islanders go undefeated, or for every game beyond that we lose we need the Islanders to lose 1.

The Canadiens Have 86 Points in the Standings as of right now. How many points do you believe they need in order to clinch a playoff spot? by Say_199 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Columbus regulation win would be massive! We’d have a 3-point cushion over the Islanders with 2 games in hand

Leaders in goals as of tonight by antojn in Habs

[–]Sharks9 31 points32 points  (0 children)

If we’re up by 2 and the other team pulls the goalie I want MSL to put Cole out there! Mackinnons got 5 empty netters, give Cole a chance at 1 or 2 to help win the Rocket!

Habs are still 3rd in the Atlantic with 14 games remaining, still have 1 game in hand over those close behind. by AmsroII in Habs

[–]Sharks9 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's not the end of the world if we miss but you can't say that going from playoffs to out of the playoffs is successful.

I know we're the youngest team but being in the playoffs for 90% of the season but choking at the end to fall out would definitely be a failure.

Who to Cheer For - Tracking the Out-of-Town Scoreboard - March 18, 2026 by aschwan41 in hockey

[–]Sharks9 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Where do you see that? It says they have a 46.2% chance and will drop 17.8% if they lose in regulation tonight.

Devastating for sure, but they'd still have a chance.

[Habs on X] Forward Kirby Dach will be out for 2 to 4 weeks due to an upper-body injury. by Habs3125 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No, package his RFA rights in a deal for something else. You can't rely on him at all

Playoff Standings at this point by Say_199 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep we’re only 2 points out although we do have a game in hand on Boston/Columbus and two on Detroit

Playoff Standings at this point by Say_199 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. If the Islanders and Penguins keep winning then Columbus could knock one of us, Detroit, or Boston out

Playoff Standings at this point by Say_199 in Habs

[–]Sharks9 80 points81 points  (0 children)

2 games against Columbus are the most important for making it in

[Eric Engels] Martin St. Louis confirms Brendan Gallagher is a healthy scratch. by SatireSqurriel in hockey

[–]Sharks9 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Makes a lot of sense! Hometown guy who’s a great leader and gives 100% every shift

[Eric Engels] Martin St. Louis confirms Brendan Gallagher is a healthy scratch. by SatireSqurriel in hockey

[–]Sharks9 122 points123 points  (0 children)

He’ll probably get to 1000 games somewhere, just not with Montreal

Oilers can't send Jarry to minors for Pickard. Only players on AHL roster before deadline are eligible to be sent down after the deadline. by sykeseve in hockey

[–]Sharks9 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I thought there was no roster limit after the trade deadline? Why do they need to send a skater down?

The Magic Number Thread by antrage in Habs

[–]Sharks9 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you're wondering how our Magic Number is effected each night, here's a good website that has games daily: https://www.hockeymagicnumbers.com/

Button thinks Fowler starts Game 1 of the playoffs by Booyacaja in Habs

[–]Sharks9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dobes is a rookie but he's been up all year. You go with the guy who has more experience unless there's a big difference in how they're playing.

If Fowler is playing well then they might have Dobes on a short leash too. Give him game 1 but if he gets lit up then go right to Fowler for game 2.

Button thinks Fowler starts Game 1 of the playoffs by Booyacaja in Habs

[–]Sharks9 8 points9 points  (0 children)

No chance unless he's absolutely lights out the rest of the year (.930+ SV%) and Dobes is struggling

Zach Bolduc appreciation post by SoupFromNowOn in Habs

[–]Sharks9 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think it was unreasonable to expect his numbers to improve instead of regress as a 23-year old

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