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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Colorado Avalanche

Still burning

1 win so far. Next: vs the Calgary Flames, Sat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM ET.

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Every Gauntlet game

2026-27 live

Still burning
  1. Qualification nightOct 13at StarsW 3-2
  2. Round of 16Oct 31vs FlamesSat, Oct 31, 10:00 PM ET

2025-26

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Dallas Stars, Stars 5, Avalanche 4, on Oct 11.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11vs StarsL 4-5

2024-25

Out in the round of 16

Put out by the Winnipeg Jets, Jets 1, Avalanche 0, on Nov 7. Won 1 Gauntlet game first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22at KrakenW 3-2
  2. Round of 16Nov 7at JetsL 0-1

2023-24

Co-champions

Never put out. The last teams standing never met again, so they share the title.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24vs Blackhawks virtual gameW 7-0
  2. Round of 16Nov 24at WildW 3-2
  3. QuarterfinalsJan 4at StarsW 5-4

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