Belt game 4,613 · November 29, 1985
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Washington Capitals 5–2 on the road to start reign 1,724 of the NHL belt, the 198th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since November 12, 1985, with 6 defenses over 17 days.
New York Rangers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins on November 30, 1985.
1,724Reign number
198Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held