Belt game 5,903 · October 29, 1998
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat New York Islanders 2–1 on the road to start reign 2,262 of the NHL belt, the 35th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since October 27, 1998, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 10 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Tampa Bay Lightning on November 8, 1998.
2,262Reign number
35Team's reign
3Defenses
10Days held