Belt game 6,596 · May 13, 2006 · playoffs
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Ottawa Senators 3–2 (OT) on the road to start reign 2,580 of the NHL belt, the 73rd for the franchise.
Ottawa Senators had held it since May 11, 2006, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 9 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Carolina Hurricanes on May 22, 2006.
2,580Reign number
73Team's reign
1Defenses
9Days held