Belt game 5,779 · May 16, 1997 · playoffs
Philadelphia Flyers take the belt
Philadelphia Flyers beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home to start reign 2,215 of the NHL belt, the 87th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since May 4, 1997, with 3 defenses over 12 days.
Philadelphia Flyers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on May 18, 1997.
2,215Reign number
87Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held