The longest reigns in NHL belt history
The five runs that held off every challenger longest, from 1917 to today.
1. Philadelphia Flyers, 1979–80
Philadelphia Flyers took it from Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on November 4, 1979 and defended it 26 times over 64 days. The run ended on January 7, 1980 against Minnesota North Stars. Every game of the reign →
2. Montréal Canadiens, 1977–78
Montréal Canadiens took it from New York Islanders 7–5 on December 23, 1977 and defended it 25 times over 64 days. The run ended on February 25, 1978 against New York Rangers. Every game of the reign →
3. Edmonton Oilers, 1983–84
Edmonton Oilers took it from New York Islanders 7–2 on May 15, 1984 and defended it 17 times over 180 days. The run ended on November 11, 1984 against Philadelphia Flyers. Every game of the reign →
4. Pittsburgh Penguins, 1991–92
Pittsburgh Penguins took it from Boston Bruins 4–3 on May 17, 1992 and defended it 17 times over 165 days. The run ended on October 29, 1992 against St. Louis Blues. Every game of the reign →
5. Boston Bruins, 1969–70
Boston Bruins took it from New York Rangers 3–2 on April 14, 1970 and defended it 15 times over 198 days. The run ended on October 29, 1970 against Detroit Red Wings. Every game of the reign →