Belt game 6,611 · October 4, 2006
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 (SO) on the road to start reign 2,590 of the NHL belt, the 76th for the franchise.
Carolina Hurricanes had held it since June 19, 2006, with 0 defenses over 107 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 24 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Winnipeg Jets on October 28, 2006.
2,590Reign number
76Team's reign
9Defenses
24Days held