Belt game 5,077 · April 19, 1990 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Washington Capitals 7–3 at home to start reign 1,923 of the NHL belt, the 211th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since April 11, 1990, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitals on April 21, 1990.
1,923Reign number
211Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held