Belt game 6,349 · December 30, 2002
Phoenix Coyotes take the belt
Phoenix Coyotes beat Edmonton Oilers 4–3 (OT) at home to start reign 2,470 of the NHL belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since December 28, 2002, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Phoenix Coyotes held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Columbus Blue Jackets on January 4, 2003.
2,470Reign number
22Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held