Belt game 5,189 · May 21, 1991 · playoffs
Pittsburgh Penguins take the belt
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota North Stars 5–3 on the road to start reign 1,973 of the NHL belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Minnesota North Stars had held it since May 19, 1991, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Penguins held it for 144 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on October 12, 1991.
1,973Reign number
32Team's reign
5Defenses
144Days held