The NHL Belt · reign 3,300
Vegas Golden Knights
Took the belt from Florida Panthers, 3–2, on June 10, 2023. Lost it to Chicago Blackhawks, 4–3, on October 27, 2023.
8Defenses
139Days
17thReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Oct 24, 2023
2.6Average winning margin
86thLongest of 3,434 reigns, by days
59thMost defenses of 3,434 reigns
Defended against
PanthersKrakenSharksDucksStarsJetsBlackhawksFlyers
The seasons
- 2022–23: Boston Bruins had the best record (65–17–0); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 2 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 51 times that season.
- 2023–24: New York Rangers had the best record (55–27–0); Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 34 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Vegas Golden Knights across the 10 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jack Eichel | 12 | 10 |
| 2 | Shea Theodore | 12 | 10 |
| 3 | Mark Stone | 11 | 10 |
| 4 | William Karlsson | 11 | 10 |
| 5 | Chandler Stephenson | 10 | 10 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Vegas Golden Knights’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,144 | Jun 10, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Florida Panthers 3–2 Playoffs Game → | +1 | Title change |
| 8,145 | Jun 13, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Florida Panthers 9–3 Playoffs | +6 | Defense |
| 8,146 | Oct 10, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Seattle Kraken 4–1 | +3 | Defense |
| 8,147 | Oct 12, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat San Jose Sharks 4–1 | +3 | Defense |
| 8,148 | Oct 14, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Anaheim Ducks 4–1 | +3 | Defense |
| 8,149 | Oct 17, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Dallas Stars 3–2 (SO) | +1 OT | Defense |
| 8,150 | Oct 19, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Winnipeg Jets 5–3 | +2 | Defense |
| 8,151 | Oct 21, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 | +2 | Defense |
| 8,152 | Oct 24, 2023 | Vegas Golden Knights beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 | +1 | Defense |
| 8,153 | Oct 27, 2023 | Chicago Blackhawks beat Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 (OT) Game → | −1 OT | Title change |