Belt game 5,721 · December 23, 1996
San Jose Sharks take the belt
San Jose Sharks beat Dallas Stars 2–1 on the road to start reign 2,196 of the NHL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Dallas Stars had held it since December 18, 1996, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
San Jose Sharks held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on December 28, 1996.
2,196Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held