Belt game 5,784 · May 31, 1997 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 on the road to start reign 2,218 of the NHL belt, the 188th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since May 20, 1997, with 2 defenses over 11 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 137 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on October 15, 1997.
2,218Reign number
188Team's reign
9Defenses
137Days held