Belt game 6,595 · May 11, 2006 · playoffs
Ottawa Senators take the belt
Ottawa Senators beat Buffalo Sabres 2–1 on the road to start reign 2,579 of the NHL belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since April 30, 2006, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Ottawa Senators held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on May 13, 2006.
2,579Reign number
20Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held