Belt game 6,337 · December 5, 2002
Tampa Bay Lightning take the belt
Tampa Bay Lightning beat Edmonton Oilers 3–2 at home to start reign 2,464 of the NHL belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since November 19, 2002, with 6 defenses over 16 days.
Tampa Bay Lightning held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 7, 2002.
2,464Reign number
16Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held