Belt game 5,921 · December 9, 1998
Colorado Avalanche take the belt
Colorado Avalanche beat New York Rangers 2–1 on the road to start reign 2,272 of the NHL belt, the 39th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 7, 1998, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Colorado Avalanche held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on December 12, 1998.
2,272Reign number
39Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held