Pittsburgh Penguins took the lineal NHL belt on October 10, 2026, beating Dallas Stars 2–1 (SO) at home. It is reign 3,427 in the belt's history and the 86th for the franchise.
Dallas Stars had held it since October 5, 2026: 5 days and 1 defense.
Pittsburgh Penguins last held the belt in 2024–25, 545 days before this one; that reign lasted 5 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 3 days and 0 defenses, ending October 13, 2026 against Chicago Blackhawks.
The game
Penguins Edge Stars in Shootout to Claim Belt at Home The Pittsburgh Penguins captured the Belt Holders championship with a 2-1 shootout victory over the Dallas Stars at PPG Paints Arena. After a scoreless first two periods, both teams finally broke through in the third frame before the game required overtime and eventually a shootout to determine a winner.