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The Gauntlet 2026-27

Dallas Stars

Out on qualification night

Put out by the Colorado Avalanche, Avalanche 3, Stars 2, on Oct 13.

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2025-26

Out in the round of 16

Put out by the Anaheim Ducks, Ducks 7, Stars 5, on Nov 6. Won 1 Gauntlet game first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 11at AvalancheW 5-4
  2. Round of 16Nov 6vs DucksL 5-7

2024-25

Co-champions

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

  1. Qualification nightOct 22vs Utah Hockey Club virtual gameW 2-0
  2. Round of 16Nov 16at WildW 2-1
  3. QuarterfinalsDec 1vs JetsW 3-1
  4. SemifinalsJan 24vs Golden KnightsW 4-3

2023-24

Out in the quarterfinals

Put out by the Colorado Avalanche, Avalanche 5, Stars 4, on Jan 4. Won 2 Gauntlet games first.

  1. Qualification nightOct 24vs Sharks virtual gameW 4-1
  2. Round of 16Nov 11at JetsW 3-2
  3. QuarterfinalsJan 4vs AvalancheL 4-5

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