Belt game 5,781 · May 20, 1997 · playoffs
Philadelphia Flyers take the belt
Philadelphia Flyers beat New York Rangers 6–3 on the road to start reign 2,217 of the NHL belt, the 88th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since May 18, 1997, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Flyers held it for 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on May 31, 1997.
2,217Reign number
88Team's reign
2Defenses
11Days held