Belt game 5,723 · December 28, 1996
Edmonton Oilers take the belt
Edmonton Oilers beat San Jose Sharks 5–3 at home to start reign 2,197 of the NHL belt, the 31st for the franchise.
San Jose Sharks had held it since December 23, 1996, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Edmonton Oilers held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on January 8, 1997.
2,197Reign number
31Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held