Belt game 5,832 · January 2, 1998
San Jose Sharks take the belt
San Jose Sharks beat Detroit Red Wings 4–1 on the road to start reign 2,229 of the NHL belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since December 19, 1997, with 6 defenses over 14 days.
San Jose Sharks held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 3, 1998.
2,229Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held