Dallas Stars took the lineal NHL belt on October 17, 2026, beating Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 on the road. It is reign 3,429 in the belt's history and the 106th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since October 13, 2026: 4 days and 1 defense.
Dallas Stars last held the belt in 2026–27, 7 days before this one; that reign lasted 5 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 10 days and 3 defenses, ending October 27, 2026 against New Jersey Devils.
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