Vegas Golden Knights took the lineal NHL belt on May 12, 2026, beating Anaheim Ducks 3–2 (OT) at home in the playoffs. It is reign 3,420 in the belt's history and the 22nd for the franchise.
Anaheim Ducks had held it since May 10, 2026: 2 days and 0 defenses.
Vegas Golden Knights last held the belt in 2025–26, 2 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 23 days and 6 defenses, ending June 4, 2026 against Carolina Hurricanes.
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3,420Reign number
22ndReign for the franchise
6Defenses
23Days held