Colorado Avalanche took the lineal NHL belt on October 28, 2026, beating New Jersey Devils 5–2 at home. It is reign 3,431 in the belt's history and the 102nd for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since October 27, 2026: 1 day and 0 defenses.
Colorado Avalanche last held the belt in 2025–26, 200 days before this one; that reign lasted 4 days with 1 defense.
The reign lasted 6 days and 2 defenses, ending November 3, 2026 against Columbus Blue Jackets.
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