Belt game 5,775 · May 4, 1997 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New Jersey Devils 2–0 on the road to start reign 2,214 of the NHL belt, the 224th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since May 2, 1997, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Rangers held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 16, 1997.
2,214Reign number
224Team's reign
3Defenses
12Days held