Belt game 4,833 · December 30, 1987
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New Jersey Devils 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,818 of the NHL belt, the 18th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since December 28, 1987, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 11 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Calgary Flames on January 10, 1988.
1,818Reign number
18Team's reign
4Defenses
11Days held