Belt game 6,426 · October 18, 2003
Tampa Bay Lightning take the belt
Tampa Bay Lightning beat New Jersey Devils 3–2 on the road to start reign 2,509 of the NHL belt, the 19th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since June 9, 2003, with 3 defenses over 131 days.
Tampa Bay Lightning held it for 17 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitals on November 4, 2003.
2,509Reign number
19Team's reign
5Defenses
17Days held