Belt game 4,230 · January 3, 1982
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,578 of the NHL belt, the 4th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since January 2, 1982, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on January 5, 1982.
1,578Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held