Belt game 6,125 · December 5, 2000
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 on the road to start reign 2,374 of the NHL belt, the 61st for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 29, 2000, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on December 8, 2000.
2,374Reign number
61Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held