Belt game 6,599 · May 24, 2006 · playoffs
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Carolina Hurricanes 4–3 at home to start reign 2,582 of the NHL belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes had held it since May 22, 2006, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Carolina Hurricanes on May 26, 2006.
2,582Reign number
74Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held