How the NHL belt got to Vegas Golden Knights

The last 12 title changes, in order, ending with the current holder.

Vegas Golden Knights hold the NHL belt today. Here's how it got to them: the last 12 times it changed hands.

1. June 9, 2026: Carolina Hurricanes beat Vegas Golden Knights 5–3. Season page →
2. September 29, 2026: Florida Panthers beat Carolina Hurricanes 1–0 (OT). Season page →
3. October 1, 2026: San Jose Sharks beat Florida Panthers 4–3 (OT). Season page →
4. October 5, 2026: Dallas Stars beat San Jose Sharks 5–0. Season page →
5. October 10, 2026: Pittsburgh Penguins beat Dallas Stars 2–1 (SO). Season page →
6. October 13, 2026: Chicago Blackhawks beat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3. Season page →
7. October 17, 2026: Dallas Stars beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–0. Season page →
8. October 27, 2026: New Jersey Devils beat Dallas Stars 5–1. Season page →
9. October 28, 2026: Colorado Avalanche beat New Jersey Devils 5–2. Season page →
10. November 3, 2026: Columbus Blue Jackets beat Colorado Avalanche 7–2. Season page →
11. November 6, 2026: Buffalo Sabres beat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–2. Season page →
12. November 8, 2026: Vegas Golden Knights beat Buffalo Sabres 4–1. Season page →

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