Belt game 6,529 · December 3, 2005
Washington Capitals take the belt
Washington Capitals beat New York Rangers 5–1 at home to start reign 2,555 of the NHL belt, the 42nd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since November 22, 2005, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Washington Capitals held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Nashville Predators on December 7, 2005.
2,555Reign number
42Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held