Dallas Stars took the lineal NHL belt on October 5, 2026, beating San Jose Sharks 5–0 at home. It is reign 3,426 in the belt's history and the 105th for the franchise.
San Jose Sharks had held it since October 1, 2026: 4 days and 1 defense.
Dallas Stars last held the belt in 2025–26, 184 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 5 days and 1 defense, ending October 10, 2026 against Pittsburgh Penguins.
The game
Stars Blank Sharks 5-0, Capture Belt at Home The Dallas Stars dominated the San Jose Sharks 5-0 at American Airlines Center, shutting out their opponents while claiming the lineal championship belt. Dallas established control early with a goal in the first period, then broke the game open with three goals in the second period before adding an insurance tally in the third.