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NHL belt news · December 2, 2025

New York Islanders beat Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 and take the NHL belt

The 92nd reign for the franchise; it ends Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3 days with the belt.

New York Islanders took the lineal NHL belt on December 2, 2025, beating Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 at home. It is reign 3,394 in the belt's history and the 92nd for the franchise.

Tampa Bay Lightning had held it since November 29, 2025: 3 days and 0 defenses.

New York Islanders last held the belt in 2025–26, 10 days before this one; that reign lasted 4 days with 1 defense.

The reign lasted 5 days and 2 defenses, ending December 7, 2025 against Florida Panthers.

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3,394Reign number
92ndReign for the franchise
2Defenses
5Days held

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