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Originally Posted by Roast Beef
Ok. I've been seeing this magic number for years now, I've been too embarrassed to ask before because my brain can't figure it out. What exactly is this "magic number"? What is the significance?
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When the number reaches zero, it means that the team on the bottom end cannot pass the team on the top end. Our magic number being 9 means that any combination of Flames wins or losses by the 9th placed team (in this case, LA) means that the Flames clinch a playoff spot.
Say the Flames go 8-5-0 the rest of the way. Los Angeles could only lose 1 game in OT and would have to win every other game to pass us.