Belt game 5,920 · December 7, 1998
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 6–2 at home to start reign 2,271 of the NHL belt, the 227th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since November 28, 1998, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on December 9, 1998.
2,271Reign number
227Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held