Belt game 5,825 · December 19, 1997
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat New Jersey Devils 5–4 at home to start reign 2,228 of the NHL belt, the 189th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since December 4, 1997, with 6 defenses over 15 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 14 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to San Jose Sharks on January 2, 1998.
2,228Reign number
189Team's reign
6Defenses
14Days held