Belt game 5,774 · May 2, 1997 · playoffs
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat New York Rangers 2–0 at home to start reign 2,213 of the NHL belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 20, 1997, with 3 defenses over 12 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on May 4, 1997.
2,213Reign number
32Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held