Belt game 5,658 · April 7, 1996
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat New York Rangers 4–2 at home to start reign 2,168 of the NHL belt, the 29th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 5, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on April 10, 1996.
2,168Reign number
29Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held