Chicago Blackhawks took the lineal NHL belt on October 13, 2026, beating Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 at home. It is reign 3,428 in the belt's history and the 241st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Penguins had held it since October 10, 2026: 3 days and 0 defenses.
Chicago Blackhawks last held the belt in 2024–25, 553 days before this one; that reign lasted 2 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 4 days and 1 defense, ending October 17, 2026 against Dallas Stars.
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