The NHL Belt
Carolina Hurricanes
62Reigns
485Days held
51Defenses
1980First reign
Every reign
- 62nd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Vegas Golden Knights 5–3 · lost to Florida PanthersJun 9, 2026 – Sep 29, 2026112 days · 2 def.
- 61st reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Vegas Golden Knights 4–3 · lost to Vegas Golden KnightsJun 4, 2026 – Jun 6, 20262 days · 0 def.
- 60th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 5–4 · lost to Seattle KrakenFeb 26, 2026 – Mar 2, 20264 days · 1 def.
- 59th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Florida Panthers 3–0 · lost to Florida PanthersMay 26, 2025 – May 28, 20252 days · 0 def.
- 58th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Boston Bruins 4–1 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsApr 9, 2024 – Apr 16, 20247 days · 2 def.
- 57th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–0 · lost to Boston BruinsMar 30, 2024 – Apr 4, 20245 days · 0 def.
- 56th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Boston Bruins 3–2 · lost to Vancouver CanucksJan 24, 2024 – Feb 6, 202413 days · 2 def.
- 55th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat New York Rangers 6–3 · lost to New Jersey DevilsJan 21, 2022 – Jan 22, 20221 day · 0 def.
- 54th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Calgary Flames 4–0 · lost to Florida PanthersDec 14, 2019 – Dec 21, 20197 days · 2 def.
- 53rd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Washington Capitals 3–2 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsOct 5, 2019 – Oct 12, 20197 days · 3 def.
- 52nd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Dallas Stars 3–0 · lost to Boston BruinsFeb 23, 2019 – Mar 5, 201910 days · 3 def.
- 51st reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Anaheim Ducks 4–1 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsDec 7, 2018 – Dec 11, 20184 days · 0 def.
- 50th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 · lost to New York IslandersNov 21, 2018 – Nov 24, 20183 days · 1 def.
- 49th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Montréal Canadiens 6–5 · lost to Detroit Red WingsJan 25, 2018 – Feb 2, 20188 days · 2 def.
- 48th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Ottawa Senators 3–2 · lost to New York RangersNov 7, 2015 – Nov 10, 20153 days · 0 def.
- 47th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Florida Panthers 3–1 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsMar 21, 2012 – Mar 23, 20122 days · 0 def.
- 46th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Buffalo Sabres 1–0 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsMar 15, 2011 – Mar 16, 20111 day · 0 def.
- 45th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat St. Louis Blues 2–1 · lost to Tampa Bay LightningDec 11, 2010 – Dec 20, 20109 days · 3 def.
- 44th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 3–2 · lost to Vancouver CanucksJan 29, 2009 – Feb 3, 20095 days · 1 def.
- 43rd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Florida Panthers 2–1 · lost to Washington CapitalsMar 20, 2008 – Mar 25, 20085 days · 0 def.
- 42nd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat New Jersey Devils 2–1 · lost to New York RangersFeb 26, 2008 – Feb 28, 20082 days · 0 def.
- 41st reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Washington Capitals 2–1 · lost to New Jersey DevilsFeb 8, 2008 – Feb 9, 20081 day · 0 def.
- 40th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Boston Bruins 1–0 · lost to New Jersey DevilsJan 8, 2008 – Jan 10, 20082 days · 0 def.
- 39th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Edmonton Oilers 3–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresJun 19, 2006 – Oct 4, 2006107 days · 0 def.
- 38th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Edmonton Oilers 2–1 · lost to Edmonton OilersJun 12, 2006 – Jun 14, 20062 days · 0 def.
- 37th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Buffalo Sabres 4–2 · lost to Edmonton OilersJun 1, 2006 – Jun 10, 20069 days · 2 def.
- 36th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Buffalo Sabres 4–0 · lost to Buffalo SabresMay 26, 2006 – May 30, 20064 days · 1 def.
- 35th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Buffalo Sabres 4–3 · lost to Buffalo SabresMay 22, 2006 – May 24, 20062 days · 0 def.
- 34th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 2–0 · lost to Washington CapitalsJan 27, 2004 – Jan 29, 20042 days · 0 def.
- 33rd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–2 · lost to Detroit Red WingsJun 4, 2002 – Jun 6, 20022 days · 0 def.
- 32nd reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Chicago Blackhawks 6–3 · lost to Tampa Bay LightningMar 4, 2001 – Mar 8, 20014 days · 1 def.
- 31st reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat New York Rangers 3–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersJan 24, 2001 – Jan 27, 20013 days · 0 def.
- 30th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Buffalo Sabres 5–3 · lost to Boston BruinsDec 15, 2000 – Dec 16, 20001 day · 0 def.
- 29th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 · lost to Florida PanthersNov 10, 2000 – Nov 15, 20005 days · 1 def.
- 28th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Washington Capitals 3–2 · lost to New York IslandersNov 7, 1999 – Nov 10, 19993 days · 0 def.
- 27th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Vancouver Canucks 3–1 · lost to Los Angeles KingsOct 20, 1998 – Oct 25, 19985 days · 1 def.
- 26th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Edmonton Oilers 4–1 · lost to Washington CapitalsMar 15, 1998 – Mar 18, 19983 days · 0 def.
- 25th reign · Carolina HurricanesBeat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 · lost to Florida PanthersJan 24, 1998 – Jan 27, 19983 days · 0 def.
- 24th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 · lost to Pittsburgh PenguinsNov 20, 1996 – Nov 22, 19962 days · 0 def.
- 23rd reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Buffalo Sabres 2–1 · lost to Pittsburgh PenguinsFeb 17, 1996 – Feb 23, 19966 days · 1 def.
- 22nd reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 · lost to Tampa Bay LightningMar 22, 1995 – Mar 31, 19959 days · 3 def.
- 21st reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Detroit Red Wings 5–3 · lost to Pittsburgh PenguinsDec 1, 1993 – Dec 4, 19933 days · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Montréal Canadiens 5–2 · lost to Boston BruinsDec 21, 1992 – Dec 26, 19925 days · 1 def.
- 19th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat New York Islanders 6–4 · lost to New York IslandersDec 29, 1991 – Jan 9, 199211 days · 2 def.
- 18th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Los Angeles Kings 4–3 · lost to Boston BruinsJan 16, 1991 – Jan 24, 19918 days · 1 def.
- 17th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsFeb 28, 1990 – Mar 8, 19908 days · 3 def.
- 16th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 6–2 · lost to Montréal CanadiensFeb 10, 1990 – Feb 17, 19907 days · 1 def.
- 15th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat New York Islanders 4–2 · lost to St. Louis BluesJan 23, 1990 – Jan 25, 19902 days · 0 def.
- 14th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat New York Islanders 8–2 · lost to Buffalo SabresMar 14, 1989 – Mar 16, 19892 days · 0 def.
- 13th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Edmonton Oilers 7–3 · lost to Montréal CanadiensMar 8, 1989 – Mar 11, 19893 days · 0 def.
- 12th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Quebec Nordiques 5–0 · lost to Quebec NordiquesJan 23, 1989 – Jan 28, 19895 days · 2 def.
- 11th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Calgary Flames 4–1 · lost to Chicago BlackhawksDec 10, 1988 – Dec 14, 19884 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Boston Bruins 5–3 · lost to Vancouver CanucksNov 3, 1988 – Nov 5, 19882 days · 0 def.
- 9th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat New York Rangers 5–0 · lost to Boston BruinsJan 20, 1986 – Jan 27, 19867 days · 2 def.
- 8th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Detroit Red Wings 4–1 · lost to Calgary FlamesFeb 7, 1984 – Feb 11, 19844 days · 0 def.
- 7th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Buffalo Sabres 6–3 · lost to Montréal CanadiensDec 21, 1983 – Dec 26, 19835 days · 1 def.
- 6th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Boston Bruins 4–3 · lost to Boston BruinsOct 8, 1983 – Oct 9, 19831 day · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Quebec Nordiques 5–2 · lost to Quebec NordiquesJan 27, 1983 – Feb 1, 19835 days · 1 def.
- 4th reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Philadelphia Flyers 7–4 · lost to St. Louis BluesDec 11, 1982 – Dec 18, 19827 days · 3 def.
- 3rd reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 8–5 · lost to Boston BruinsNov 18, 1981 – Nov 19, 19811 day · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Minnesota North Stars 4–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersNov 7, 1981 – Nov 12, 19815 days · 2 def.
- 1st reign · Hartford WhalersBeat Atlanta Flames 6–5 · lost to Quebec NordiquesFeb 23, 1980 – Feb 26, 19803 days · 0 def.
1,324Longest wait between reigns, days (2012–2015)
271Average wait, days
44Days since the last reign ended (2026)
7–3Best belt season (2019–20)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2026–272025–262024–252023–242021–222019–202018–192017–182015–162011–122010–112008–092007–082006–072005–062003–042001–022000–011999–001998–991997–981996–971995–961994–951993–941992–931991–921990–911989–901988–891985–861983–841982–831981–821979–80
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ron Francis | 95 | 34 | 99 |
| 2 | Glen Wesley | 75 | 29 | 10 |
| 3 | Sebastian Aho | 68 | 31 | 55 |
| 4 | Jordan Staal | 67 | 31 | 36 |
| 5 | Jaccob Slavin | 67 | 32 | 22 |
| 6 | Cam Ward | 57 | 24 | 0 |
| 7 | Eric Staal | 56 | 22 | 39 |
| 8 | Andrei Svechnikov | 56 | 26 | 38 |
| 9 | Jordan Martinook | 56 | 27 | 24 |
| 10 | Adam Burt | 55 | 22 | 10 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 1 | 0–1 | 1 | |
| 2025–26 | 11 | 6–5 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024–25 | 8 | 1–7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 11 | 7–4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2021–22 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 10 | 7–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018–19 | 17 | 7–10 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017–18 | 6 | 3–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2015–16 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014–15 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2011–12 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010–11 | 10 | 5–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2009–10 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2008–09 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007–08 | 11 | 4–7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2006–07 | 2 | 0–2 | 1 | |
| 2005–06 | 16 | 8–8 | 5 | 4 |
| 2003–04 | 6 | 1–4–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002–03 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 2001–02 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000–01 | 13 | 6–7 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999–00 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998–99 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997–98 | 6 | 2–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996–97 | 4 | 1–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995–96 | 3 | 2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994–95 | 7 | 3–3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993–94 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992–93 | 8 | 2–6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991–92 | 6 | 2–3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990–91 | 6 | 2–3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989–90 | 12 | 6–5–1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1988–89 | 14 | 6–7–1 | 5 | 5 |
| 1986–87 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1985–86 | 6 | 3–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984–85 | 3 | 0–2–1 | ||
| 1983–84 | 9 | 4–5 | 3 | 3 |
| 1982–83 | 11 | 4–5–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1981–82 | 8 | 2–4–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1980–81 | 3 | 0–2–1 | ||
| 1979–80 | 13 | 1–8–4 | 1 | 1 |