Belt game 5,646 · March 15, 1996
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Tampa Bay Lightning 5–0 at home to start reign 2,161 of the NHL belt, the 27th for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Lightning had held it since March 1, 1996, with 5 defenses over 14 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Florida Panthers on March 17, 1996.
2,161Reign number
27Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held