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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Gauntlet schedule

Every 2026-27 Gauntlet game, night by night, with times in New York time: 26 played, 4 still to play.

Next Gauntlet night: Thu, Nov 5.

Every Gauntlet game in your calendar, with each new round added as it is drawn: Apple Calendar Google Calendar Download .ics

Every season's schedule: 2026-27 · 2025-26 · 2024-25 · 2023-24

Coming up

Thu, Nov 5

GameTime
Hurricanes at IslandersRound of 16. Watch in the US: ESPN+, HULU, Disney+. In Canada: SN+.7:00 PM ET

Sun, Nov 8

GameTime
Panthers at BruinsRound of 16. Watch in the US: NHLN, NESN (Bruins), SCRIPPS (Panthers). In Canada: SN1, TVAS.1:00 PM ET

Sat, Nov 21

GameTime
Golden Knights at JetsRound of 16. Watch in Canada: SNW. In the US: SCRIPPS (Golden Knights).7:00 PM ET

Sun, Nov 22

GameTime
Oilers at BluesRound of 16. Watch in the US: STLNHL (Blues), BN+ (Blues). In Canada: SNW, SN1.7:00 PM ET

Results

Sat, Oct 31

GameResult
Penguins at CanadiensRound of 16. Canadiens 5, Penguins 4. Penguins out.Final
Flames at AvalancheRound of 16. Avalanche 5, Flames 2. Flames out.Final

Thu, Oct 22

GameResult
Mammoth at KrakenRound of 16. Kraken 5, Mammoth 3. Mammoth out.Final

Thu, Oct 15

GameResult
Rangers at DevilsRound of 16. Devils 7, Rangers 1. Rangers out.Final

Tue, Oct 13

GameResult
Devils at Red WingsQualification night. Devils 5, Red Wings 4. Red Wings out.Final
Panthers at Blue JacketsQualification night. Panthers 7, Blue Jackets 3. Blue Jackets out.Final
Sabres at CanadiensQualification night. Canadiens 4, Sabres 3. Sabres out.Final
Capitals at HurricanesQualification night. Hurricanes 4, Capitals 2. Capitals out.Final
Penguins vs FlyersQualification night, virtual match: Kraken at Flyers. Kraken 3, Flyers 2.Final
Sharks vs KrakenQualification night, virtual match: Kraken at Flyers. Kraken 3, Flyers 2.Final
Lightning at RangersQualification night. Rangers 4, Lightning 1. Lightning out.Final
Senators vs IslandersQualification night, virtual match: Blues at Senators. Blues 7, Senators 2.Final
Blues vs BlackhawksQualification night, virtual match: Blues at Senators. Blues 7, Senators 2.Final
Senators vs IslandersQualification night, virtual match: Canucks at Islanders. Islanders 3, Canucks 2. Senators out.Final
Mammoth vs CanucksQualification night, virtual match: Canucks at Islanders. Islanders 3, Canucks 2.Final
Penguins vs FlyersQualification night, virtual match: Penguins at Blackhawks. Blackhawks 5, Penguins 3. Flyers out.Final
Blues vs BlackhawksQualification night, virtual match: Penguins at Blackhawks. Blackhawks 5, Penguins 3. Blackhawks out.Final
Wild at JetsQualification night. Jets 5, Wild 2. Wild out.Final
Avalanche at StarsQualification night. Avalanche 3, Stars 2. Stars out.Final
Golden Knights at PredatorsQualification night. Golden Knights 5, Predators 2. Predators out.Final
Bruins vs Maple LeafsQualification night, virtual match: Maple Leafs at Mammoth. Mammoth 5, Maple Leafs 4.Final
Mammoth vs CanucksQualification night, virtual match: Maple Leafs at Mammoth. Mammoth 5, Maple Leafs 4. Canucks out.Final
Flames at DucksQualification night. Flames 4, Ducks 2. Ducks out.Final
Oilers at KingsQualification night. Oilers 4, Kings 1. Kings out.Final
Bruins vs Maple LeafsQualification night, virtual match: Bruins at Sharks. Bruins 6, Sharks 3. Maple Leafs out.Final
Sharks vs KrakenQualification night, virtual match: Bruins at Sharks. Bruins 6, Sharks 3. Sharks out. Tie broken on goal times.Final

What 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.

How it works