Belt game 5,706 · November 20, 1996
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 2,192 of the NHL belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 16, 1996, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins on November 22, 1996.
2,192Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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