Belt game 4,136 · January 12, 1981
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat Colorado Rockies 2–1 on the road to start reign 1,544 of the NHL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
Colorado Rockies had held it since January 9, 1981, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Islanders on January 17, 1981.
1,544Reign number
3Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held