The NHL Belt · reign 2,160
Tampa Bay Lightning
Took the belt from San Jose Sharks, 7–3, on March 1, 1996. Lost it to New Jersey Devils, 5–0, on March 15, 1996.
5Defenses
14Days
7thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,640 | Mar 1, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning beat San Jose Sharks 7–3 | Title change |
| 5,641 | Mar 3, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning and Anaheim Ducks tied 2–2 (OT) | Tie · defense |
| 5,642 | Mar 5, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning beat Chicago Blackhawks 2–0 | Defense |
| 5,643 | Mar 7, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning beat New York Rangers 5–2 | Defense |
| 5,644 | Mar 10, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning beat Washington Capitals 1–0 | Defense |
| 5,645 | Mar 13, 1996 | Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers tied 1–1 (OT) | Tie · defense |
| 5,646 | Mar 15, 1996 | New Jersey Devils beat Tampa Bay Lightning 5–0 | Title change |