Belt game 5,071 · April 5, 1990 · playoffs
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New Jersey Devils 5–4 (OT) on the road to start reign 1,920 of the NHL belt, the 21st for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since March 25, 1990, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on April 7, 1990.
1,920Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held