The NHL Belt · reign 1,973
Pittsburgh Penguins
Took the belt from Minnesota North Stars, 5–3, on May 21, 1991. Lost it to New Jersey Devils, 4–1, on October 12, 1991.
5Defenses
144Days
32ndReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Oct 4, 1991
3.5Average winning margin
82ndLongest of 3,434 reigns, by days
176thMost defenses of 3,434 reigns
Defended against
Minnesota North Stars ×2Flyers ×2Sabres
The seasons
- 1990–91: Chicago Blackhawks had the best record (49–23–8); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 3 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 45 times that season.
- 1991–92: New York Rangers had the best record (50–25–5); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 4 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 43 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Pittsburgh Penguins across the 7 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Lemieux | 14 | 7 |
| 2 | Joe Mullen | 10 | 7 |
| 3 | Larry Murphy | 9 | 7 |
| 4 | Mark Recchi | 7 | 7 |
| 5 | Kevin Stevens | 7 | 7 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Pittsburgh Penguins’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5,189 | May 21, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota North Stars 5–3 Playoffs Game → | +2 | Title change |
| 5,190 | May 23, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota North Stars 6–4 Playoffs | +2 | Defense |
| 5,191 | May 25, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Minnesota North Stars 8–0 Playoffs | +8 | Defense |
| 5,192 | Oct 4, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Buffalo Sabres 5–4 | +1 | Defense |
| 5,193 | Oct 6, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers tied 2–2 (OT) | 0 OT | Tie · defense |
| 5,194 | Oct 10, 1991 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Philadelphia Flyers 6–3 | +3 | Defense |
| 5,195 | Oct 12, 1991 | New Jersey Devils beat Pittsburgh Penguins 4–1 Game → | −3 | Title change |