Belt game 5,840 · January 27, 1998
Florida Panthers take the belt
Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 3–0 at home to start reign 2,233 of the NHL belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes had held it since January 24, 1998, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Florida Panthers held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on February 1, 1998.
2,233Reign number
13Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held