Columbus Blue Jackets took the lineal NHL belt on November 3, 2026, beating Colorado Avalanche 7–2 at home. It is reign 3,432 in the belt's history and the 24th for the franchise.
Colorado Avalanche had held it since October 28, 2026: 6 days and 2 defenses.
Columbus Blue Jackets last held the belt in 2024–25, 754 days before this one; that reign lasted 177 days with 0 defenses.
The reign lasted 3 days and 1 defense, ending November 6, 2026 against Buffalo Sabres.
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