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The Gauntlet 2026-27 · Qualification night
The Hurricanes put out the Capitals
Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2
October 13, 2026. The Carolina Hurricanes go through. Next: at the New York Islanders, Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM ET.
Follow the live GauntletWhat is the Gauntlet?
A proposal for an NHL in-season tournament. All 32 teams start alive, every Gauntlet game is a game already on the regular-season schedule, and lose one and you are out.