The NHL belt in the 2000s
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30Franchises that held it
Blue JacketsHeld it longest
The reign of the decade: Washington Capitals, from January 28, 2001, with 11 defenses.
Days with the belt, 2000s
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 565 | 15% |
| New Jersey Devils | 385 | 11% |
| Detroit Red Wings | 348 | 10% |
| Colorado Avalanche | 256 | 7% |
| Florida Panthers | 208 | 6% |
| Anaheim Ducks | 190 | 5% |
| Carolina Hurricanes | 156 | 4% |
| Buffalo Sabres | 152 | 4% |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 120 | 3% |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 119 | 3% |
Best reigns that began this decade
| Jan 28, 2001 | Washington Capitals | 11 def. |
| Nov 6, 2003 | Philadelphia Flyers | 10 def. |
| Mar 26, 2000 | Colorado Avalanche | 9 def. |
| Dec 20, 2003 | Ottawa Senators | 9 def. |
| Oct 4, 2006 | Buffalo Sabres | 9 def. |
| Mar 14, 2002 | Edmonton Oilers | 8 def. |
| Dec 17, 2009 | San Jose Sharks | 7 def. |
| Oct 13, 2000 | Ottawa Senators | 6 def. |
| Nov 19, 2002 | Edmonton Oilers | 6 def. |
| Mar 4, 2006 | Buffalo Sabres | 6 def. |