Belt game 6,187 · April 28, 2001 · playoffs
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Toronto Maple Leafs 6–5 (OT) at home to start reign 2,398 of the NHL belt, the 44th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since April 13, 2001, with 4 defenses over 15 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on May 3, 2001.
2,398Reign number
44Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held