Belt game 5,718 · December 18, 1996
Dallas Stars take the belt
Dallas Stars beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 (OT) on the road to start reign 2,195 of the NHL belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 15, 1996, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Dallas Stars held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Sharks on December 23, 1996.
2,195Reign number
48Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held