Washington Capitals took the lineal NHL belt on March 20, 2026, beating New Jersey Devils 2–1 at home. It is reign 3,407 in the belt's history and the 73rd for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since March 14, 2026: 6 days and 2 defenses.
Washington Capitals last held the belt in 2024–25, 372 days before this one; that reign lasted 8 days with 3 defenses.
The reign lasted 2 days and 0 defenses, ending March 22, 2026 against Colorado Avalanche.
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3,407Reign number
73rdReign for the franchise
0Defenses
2Days held