Belt game 6,453 · December 20, 2003
Ottawa Senators take the belt
Ottawa Senators beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home to start reign 2,516 of the NHL belt, the 15th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 18, 2003, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Ottawa Senators held it for 20 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on January 9, 2004.
2,516Reign number
15Team's reign
9Defenses
20Days held