Belt game 5,072 · April 7, 1990 · playoffs
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Washington Capitals 6–5 at home to start reign 1,921 of the NHL belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since April 5, 1990, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Capitals on April 11, 1990.
1,921Reign number
16Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held