Belt game 5,922 · December 12, 1998
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Colorado Avalanche 5–3 at home to start reign 2,273 of the NHL belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Colorado Avalanche had held it since December 9, 1998, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Calgary Flames on December 18, 1998.
2,273Reign number
36Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held