Belt game 4,543 · January 29, 1985
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Washington Capitals 4–3 at home to start reign 1,699 of the NHL belt, the 173rd for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since January 16, 1985, with 5 defenses over 13 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 31, 1985.
1,699Reign number
173Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held