Belt game 5,616 · January 2, 1996
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston Bruins 5–2 on the road to start reign 2,148 of the NHL belt, the 196th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since December 22, 1995, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 4, 1996.
2,148Reign number
196Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held