Belt game 6,463 · January 9, 2004
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Ottawa Senators 3–2 at home to start reign 2,517 of the NHL belt, the 65th for the franchise.
Ottawa Senators had held it since December 20, 2003, with 9 defenses over 20 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 12, 2004.
2,517Reign number
65Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held