Vegas Golden Knights took the lineal NHL belt on November 8, 2026, beating Buffalo Sabres 4–1 on the road. It is reign 3,434 in the belt's history and the 24th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since November 6, 2026: 2 days and 0 defenses.
Vegas Golden Knights last held the belt in 2025–26, 152 days before this one; that reign lasted 3 days with 0 defenses.
1 defense so far. The next defense: vs. Nashville Predators on November 13, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET (ESPN+ · Scripps Sports).
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3,434Reign number
24thReign for the franchise
1Defenses
4Days held