Belt game 5,074 · April 11, 1990 · playoffs
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New Jersey Devils 3–1 at home to start reign 1,922 of the NHL belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since April 7, 1990, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 8 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on April 19, 1990.
1,922Reign number
22Team's reign
2Defenses
8Days held