[Always Earned Never Given]

Originally Posted by Macman

I wouldn't call it a magic number if it eliminates the Flames.

Flames magic number is 8 points while hoping Montreal gets 0.

Montreal magic number is 1 point to clinch.

I'm sure everyone gets it but it's confusing to me the way you're phrasing it.

I would say it's more a tragic number and that number is 1 point either way. Habs gain 1 or Flames lose 1.