Belt game 5,640 · March 1, 1996
Tampa Bay Lightning take the belt
Tampa Bay Lightning beat San Jose Sharks 7–3 on the road to start reign 2,160 of the NHL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
San Jose Sharks had held it since February 26, 1996, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Tampa Bay Lightning held it for 14 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on March 15, 1996.
2,160Reign number
7Team's reign
5Defenses
14Days held