Colorado Avalanche took the lineal NHL belt on March 22, 2026, beating Washington Capitals 3–2 (OT) on the road. It is reign 3,408 in the belt's history and the 99th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since March 20, 2026: 2 days and 0 defenses.
Colorado Avalanche last held the belt in 2025–26, 77 days before this one; that reign lasted 24 days with 9 defenses.
The reign lasted 6 days and 2 defenses, ending March 28, 2026 against Winnipeg Jets.
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3,408Reign number
99thReign for the franchise
2Defenses
6Days held