Belt game 5,860 · March 21, 1998
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Washington Capitals 3–2 at home to start reign 2,241 of the NHL belt, the 34th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since March 18, 1998, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on March 29, 1998.
2,241Reign number
34Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held