Belt game 5,078 · April 21, 1990 · playoffs
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 6–3 on the road to start reign 1,924 of the NHL belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 19, 1990, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on May 3, 1990.
1,924Reign number
23Team's reign
3Defenses
12Days held