Here are the various magic numbers (number of points combined from Jets’ points gained and opponents’ points lost) and clinching scenarios :

April 13 update -

5 days left in season

Games left: 38

Games today: 9

Jets games left: 2

Next game: vs Edmonton April 13

Clinching scenarios today: 

Winnipeg clinches 1st spot overall, the President’s Trophy, and home ice advantage throughout the playoffs with:

- a win against Edmonton, OR

- a Washington regulation loss against Columbus, OR

- an OT/SO loss AND an OT/SO loss by Washington 

Jets magic number

Max. points: 118

On pace for: 117

Clinched 1st in Central, 1st in Western Conference, and 2nd overall (over Dallas)

Magic # for 1st overall and President’s Trophy: 2 (over Washington)

 

*Jets hold tiebreaker 

** Not currently favoured to win

 

 

Washington -

Max points: 115

On pace for: 113

 

Dallas - Eliminated

Vegas - Eliminated

Toronto - Eliminated

Los Angeles - Eliminated

Carolina - Eliminated

Colorado - Eliminated

Tampa Bay - Eliminated

Edmonton - Eliminated 

Florida - Eliminated

Minnesota - Eliminated

Ottawa - Eliminated

Calgary - Eliminated

New Jersey - Eliminated

St. Louis - Eliminated

Montreal - Eliminated

Vancouver - Eliminated 

New York Islanders - Eliminated

Columbus - Eliminated

Utah - Eliminated

New York Rangers - Eliminated

Detroit - Eliminated

Anaheim - Eliminated

Boston - Eliminated

Buffalo - Eliminated

Philadelphia - Eliminated

Nashville - Eliminated

Seattle - Eliminated

Pittsburgh - Eliminated 

Chicago - Eliminated

San Jose - Eliminated

Edited April 13, 2025Apr 13 by TrueBlue4ever

Great research. Thanks for that. Of course, we're all waiting to see what the Jets do in the playoffs. Will they have a deep run or be blown out in 5 or 6 games in the first round? 

8 hours ago, SpeedFlex27 said:

Great research. Thanks for that. Of course, we're all waiting to see what the Jets do in the playoffs. Will they have a deep run or be blown out in 5 or 6 games in the first round? 

Depends on the match-up. Despite their flaws, Jets have had some brutal first round pairings the last few years (St. Louis who were on a heater and won the Cup, Edmonton who we swept, Vegas who won the Cup, and our reward for a 110 point season last year was playing the 106 point Avs who were two years removed from winning the Cup).  No one seems to factor that in when considering our ouster each year. Hopefully we see Vancouver, Calgary, or even Minnesota in round one this year. 

Wow.. nice work @FrostyWinnipeg.

although I will agree with the thread title.  Way to Early. 

Jets need to win and win consistently.  We can revisit this topic after Mid March

 

1 hour ago, captaincanuck12 said:

Wow.. nice work @FrostyWinnipeg.

Even though I had nothing to do with this I will accept the congratulatory remarks

 

I was actually thinking about this recently during the break and I wondered what a realistic magic number would be to win the west (don't care about the presidents trophy... in fact, I'd rather the Jets not win that)... I kind of settled on 16 wins... though 2 extra points would be useful... so something like 16-8-2 in the final 26... With that record, I believe Dallas, Edm, or Vegas would have to go 22-5 or 22-4 (depending on how many games they have left) to knock the Jets out of first... while it's not impossible for team to get super hot... it seems unlikely....

6 minutes ago, bearpants said:

I was actually thinking about this recently during the break and I wondered what a realistic magic number would be to win the west (don't care about the presidents trophy... in fact, I'd rather the Jets not win that)... I kind of settled on 16 wins... though 2 extra points would be useful... so something like 16-8-2 in the final 26... With that record, I believe Dallas, Edm, or Vegas would have to go 22-5 or 22-4 (depending on how many games they have left) to knock the Jets out of first... while it's not impossible for team to get super hot... it seems unlikely....

So what your saying is there’s gonna be atleast 1 new banner at Canada life next season. 

3 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Depends on the match-up. Despite their flaws, Jets have had some brutal first round pairings the last few years (St. Louis who were on a heater and won the Cup, Edmonton who we swept, Vegas who won the Cup, and our reward for a 110 point season last year was playing the 106 point Avs who were two years removed from winning the Cup).  No one seems to factor that in when considering our ouster each year. Hopefully we see Vancouver, Calgary, or even Minnesota in round one this year. 

Just make the damn playoffs. Secure that then fingers crossed for the Wild. Would love to stomp them.

4 hours ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

Even though I had nothing to do with this I will accept the congratulatory remarks

 

Damnit... I meant nice work @TrueBlue4ever.

No problem! If one of the mods wants to pin this topic I will update it daily without the need for bumping it 

Wondering if a mod could pin this topic for the time being, as updates will occur daily. 

Thank you @Mark H.

I was told there would be no math... 😜

Leave the math to me. Just revel in the numbers getting smalller. 

2 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Leave the math to me. Just revel in the numbers getting smalller. 

Being a lifetime Jet fan with many moments of highs yet many moments of heart break is just make the damn playoffs then focus on the next step.

2 hours ago, HardCoreBlue said:

Being a lifetime Jet fan with many moments of highs yet many moments of heart break is just make the damn playoffs then focus on the next step.

Agreed, that why I put multiple steps in. But winning the division is a big advantage, so that’s the goal I am interested in 

That is counting wins, not points, so it is not accurate (since you could lose in OT and reduce the number, and saying 6.5 wins is stupid). Also with the Canucks losing, the number is actually 6. Ignore the shiny colours and trust the original. 

Right now, the Jets can clinch a playoff spot as early as next Tuesday, assuming all games for them and their challengers in the West turn out in their favour. 

Winnipeg Fre Press:

“I think it’s been really good for us to stay in that present moment. Just staying level-headed and staying present in every shift goes a long way.”

You are indeed correct Mr. Morgan Barron.

April 14 update:

Winnipeg Jets - 

Everyone else - Eliminated

Magic number is 16.

5 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

Magic number is 16.

32?

9 minutes ago, FrostyWinnipeg said:

32?

I hope the Jets get 8 points in the 1st round. 

Taken from Money Puck predictions:

Edited April 15, 2025Apr 15 by HardCoreBlue

Think Chicago was the last president trophy winner to also win the cup. We are supposed to be like the Canadian Chicago so that helps.