The NHL Belt · reign 3,040
Washington Capitals
Took the belt from Columbus Blue Jackets, 5–0, on January 5, 2017. Lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins, 8–7, on January 16, 2017.
5Defenses
11Days
63rdReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7,561 | Jan 5, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–0 | Title change |
| 7,562 | Jan 7, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Ottawa Senators 1–0 | Defense |
| 7,563 | Jan 9, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Montréal Canadiens 4–1 | Defense |
| 7,564 | Jan 11, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–2 | Defense |
| 7,565 | Jan 13, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Chicago Blackhawks 6–0 | Defense |
| 7,566 | Jan 15, 2017 | Washington Capitals beat Philadelphia Flyers 5–0 | Defense |
| 7,567 | Jan 16, 2017 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Washington Capitals 8–7 (OT) | Title change |