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The Gauntlet 2026-27

New Jersey Devils

Still burning

1 win so far. Next: vs the New York Rangers, Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET.

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Every Gauntlet game

2026-27 live

Still burning
  1. Qualification nightOct 13at Red WingsW 5-4
  2. Round of 16Oct 15vs RangersThu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM ET

2025-26

Out in the semifinals

Put out by the Boston Bruins, Bruins 4, Devils 1, on Dec 6. Won 3 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11at LightningW 5-3
  2. Round of 16Oct 13at Blue JacketsW 3-2
  3. QuarterfinalsNov 15at CapitalsW 3-2
  4. SemifinalsDec 6at BruinsL 1-4

2024-25

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lightning 8, Devils 5, on Oct 22.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs LightningL 5-8

2023-24

Out in the semifinals

Put out by the Buffalo Sabres, Sabres 5, Devils 2, on Mar 29. Won 3 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24at CanadiensW 5-2
  2. Round of 16Nov 28vs IslandersW 5-4
  3. QuarterfinalsDec 13vs BruinsW 2-1
  4. SemifinalsMar 29at SabresL 2-5

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