Belt game 5,780 · May 18, 1997 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Philadelphia Flyers 5–4 on the road to start reign 2,216 of the NHL belt, the 225th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since May 16, 1997, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 20, 1997.
2,216Reign number
225Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held