Belt game 4,537 · January 16, 1985
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 on the road to start reign 1,698 of the NHL belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins had held it since January 12, 1985, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 13 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on January 29, 1985.
1,698Reign number
13Team's reign
5Defenses
13Days held
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