Carolina Hurricanes took the lineal NHL belt on February 26, 2026, beating Tampa Bay Lightning 5–4 at home. It is reign 3,401 in the belt's history and the 60th for the franchise.
Tampa Bay Lightning had held it since January 26, 2026: 31 days and 5 defenses.
Carolina Hurricanes last held the belt in 2024–25, 274 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 4 days and 1 defense, ending March 2, 2026 against Seattle Kraken.
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3,401Reign number
60thReign for the franchise
1Defenses
4Days held