Belt game 5,132 · January 16, 1991
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Los Angeles Kings 4–3 at home to start reign 1,946 of the NHL belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings had held it since January 5, 1991, with 5 defenses over 11 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 8 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 24, 1991.
1,946Reign number
18Team's reign
1Defenses
8Days held