Belt game 5,871 · April 16, 1998
Colorado Avalanche take the belt
Colorado Avalanche beat San Jose Sharks 4–1 at home to start reign 2,245 of the NHL belt, the 37th for the franchise.
San Jose Sharks had held it since April 7, 1998, with 3 defenses over 9 days.
Colorado Avalanche held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on April 22, 1998.
2,245Reign number
37Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held