Belt game 5,770 · April 20, 1997 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Florida Panthers 3–0 on the road to start reign 2,212 of the NHL belt, the 223rd for the franchise.
Florida Panthers had held it since April 9, 1997, with 2 defenses over 11 days.
New York Rangers held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on May 2, 1997.
2,212Reign number
223Team's reign
3Defenses
12Days held