Belt game 5,647 · March 17, 1996
Florida Panthers take the belt
Florida Panthers beat New Jersey Devils 3–0 at home to start reign 2,162 of the NHL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since March 15, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Florida Panthers held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Lightning on March 23, 1996.
2,162Reign number
5Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held