Belt game 5,794 · October 15, 1997
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on the road to start reign 2,219 of the NHL belt, the 240th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since May 31, 1997, with 9 defenses over 137 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on October 18, 1997.
2,219Reign number
240Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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