Belt game 6,523 · November 17, 2005
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Washington Capitals 8–5 at home to start reign 2,553 of the NHL belt, the 67th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since November 15, 2005, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on November 22, 2005.
2,553Reign number
67Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held