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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Carolina Hurricanes

Still burning

1 win so far. Next: at the New York Islanders, Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM ET.

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Every Gauntlet game

2026-27 live

Still burning
  1. Qualification nightOct 13vs CapitalsW 4-2
  2. Round of 16Nov 5at IslandersThu, Nov 5, 7:00 PM ET

2025-26

Out in the round of 16

Put out by the Boston Bruins, Bruins 2, Hurricanes 1, on Nov 1. Won 1 Gauntlet game first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11vs FlyersW 4-3
  2. Round of 16Nov 1at BruinsL 1-2

2024-25

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Ottawa Senators, Senators 4, Hurricanes 3 (virtual game), on Oct 22.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs Senators virtual gameL 3-4

2023-24

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Tampa Bay Lightning, Lightning 3, Hurricanes 0, on Oct 24.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24at LightningL 0-3

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