New Jersey Devils took the lineal NHL belt on October 27, 2026, beating Dallas Stars 5–1 on the road. It is reign 3,430 in the belt's history and the 86th for the franchise.
Dallas Stars had held it since October 17, 2026: 10 days and 3 defenses.
New Jersey Devils last held the belt in 2025–26, 221 days before this one; that reign lasted 6 days with 2 defenses.
The reign lasted 1 day and 0 defenses, ending October 28, 2026 against Colorado Avalanche.
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