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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Florida Panthers

Still burning

1 win so far. Next: at the Boston Bruins, Sun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET.

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Every Gauntlet game

2026-27 live

Still burning
  1. Qualification nightOct 13at Blue JacketsW 7-3
  2. Round of 16Nov 8at BruinsSun, Nov 8, 1:00 PM ET

2025-26

Out in the round of 16

Put out by the Detroit Red Wings, Red Wings 4, Panthers 1, on Oct 15. Won 1 Gauntlet game first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11vs SenatorsW 6-2
  2. Round of 16Oct 15at Red WingsL 1-4

2024-25

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Buffalo Sabres, Sabres 4, Panthers 1 (virtual game), on Oct 22.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs Sabres virtual gameL 1-4

2023-24

Out in the round of 16

Put out by the Boston Bruins, Bruins 3, Panthers 2, on Oct 30. Won 1 Gauntlet game first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24vs Penguins virtual gameW 3-1
  2. Round of 16Oct 30at BruinsL 2-3

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