Belt game 6,505 · October 5, 2005
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 at home to start reign 2,543 of the NHL belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Columbus Blue Jackets had held it since April 3, 2004, with 0 defenses over 550 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Winnipeg Jets on October 7, 2005.
2,543Reign number
40Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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