Belt game 5,707 · November 22, 1996
Pittsburgh Penguins take the belt
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Hartford Whalers 7–1 on the road to start reign 2,193 of the NHL belt, the 52nd for the franchise.
Hartford Whalers had held it since November 20, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Penguins held it for 23 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on December 15, 1996.
2,193Reign number
52Team's reign
9Defenses
23Days held
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