The NHL Belt · reign 1,723
Washington Capitals
Took the belt from Edmonton Oilers, 5–2, on November 12, 1985. Lost it to New York Rangers, 5–2, on November 29, 1985.
6Defenses
17Days
14thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,606 | Nov 12, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Edmonton Oilers 5–2 | Title change |
| 4,607 | Nov 15, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Vancouver Canucks 5–3 | Defense |
| 4,608 | Nov 16, 1985 | Washington Capitals and Boston Bruins tied 2–2 (OT) | Tie · defense |
| 4,609 | Nov 19, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4–3 | Defense |
| 4,610 | Nov 20, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 3–1 | Defense |
| 4,611 | Nov 23, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Quebec Nordiques 3–0 | Defense |
| 4,612 | Nov 27, 1985 | Washington Capitals beat Montréal Canadiens 5–3 | Defense |
| 4,613 | Nov 29, 1985 | New York Rangers beat Washington Capitals 5–2 | Title change |