Belt game 5,818 · December 4, 1997
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4–0 on the road to start reign 2,227 of the NHL belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins had held it since November 15, 1997, with 7 defenses over 19 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 15 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on December 19, 1997.
2,227Reign number
33Team's reign
6Defenses
15Days held