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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Boston Bruins

Still burning

1 win so far. Next: vs the Florida Panthers, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET.

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Every Gauntlet game

2026-27 live

Still burning
  1. Qualification nightOct 13vs Maple Leafs virtual gameW 6-4
  2. Round of 16Nov 8vs PanthersSun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

2025-26

Out in the final

Put out by the Seattle Kraken, Kraken 7, Bruins 4, on Jan 6. Won 4 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11vs SabresW 3-1
  2. Round of 16Nov 1vs HurricanesW 2-1
  3. QuarterfinalsNov 29vs Red WingsW 3-2
  4. SemifinalsDec 6vs DevilsW 4-1
  5. FinalJan 6at KrakenL 4-7

2024-25

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Pittsburgh Penguins, Penguins 3, Bruins 0 (virtual game), on Oct 22.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs Penguins virtual gameL 0-3

2023-24

Out in the quarterfinals

Put out by the New Jersey Devils, Devils 2, Bruins 1, on Dec 13. Won 2 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24vs Blue Jackets virtual gameW 3-2
  2. Round of 16Oct 30vs PanthersW 3-2
  3. QuarterfinalsDec 13at DevilsL 1-2

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