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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Buffalo Sabres

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Montréal Canadiens, Canadiens 4, Sabres 3, on Oct 13.

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2025-26

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Boston Bruins, Bruins 3, Sabres 1, on Oct 11.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11at BruinsL 1-3

2024-25

Out in the quarterfinals

Put out by the New York Rangers, Rangers 3, Sabres 2, on Dec 11. Won 2 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs Panthers virtual gameW 4-1
  2. Round of 16Oct 26vs Red WingsW 5-3
  3. QuarterfinalsDec 11vs RangersL 2-3

2023-24

Co-champions

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

  1. Qualification nightOct 24at SenatorsW 6-4
  2. Round of 16Nov 27at RangersW 5-1
  3. QuarterfinalsDec 21vs Maple LeafsW 9-3
  4. SemifinalsMar 29vs DevilsW 5-2

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