The NHL Belt
Columbus Blue Jackets
24Reigns
828Days held
23Defenses
2003First reign
Every reign
- 24th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Colorado Avalanche 7–2 · lost to Buffalo SabresNov 3, 2026 – Nov 6, 20263 days · 1 def.
- 23rd reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 6–3 · lost to Minnesota WildApr 16, 2024 – Oct 10, 2024177 days · 0 def.
- 22nd reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat New York Rangers 5–3 · lost to Florida PanthersJan 27, 2022 – Jan 31, 20224 days · 1 def.
- 21st reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 · lost to Chicago BlackhawksOct 12, 2019 – Oct 18, 20196 days · 1 def.
- 20th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Boston Bruins 3–2 · lost to Boston BruinsApr 27, 2019 – May 2, 20195 days · 1 def.
- 19th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 · lost to Boston BruinsApr 10, 2019 – Apr 25, 201915 days · 3 def.
- 18th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Nashville Predators 5–2 · lost to Boston BruinsMar 30, 2019 – Apr 2, 20193 days · 1 def.
- 17th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Florida Panthers 7–3 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsNov 15, 2018 – Nov 19, 20184 days · 1 def.
- 16th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Ottawa Senators 2–1 · lost to St. Louis BluesMar 17, 2018 – Mar 24, 20187 days · 3 def.
- 15th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat New York Islanders 7–0 · lost to Montréal CanadiensFeb 25, 2017 – Feb 28, 20173 days · 1 def.
- 14th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Minnesota Wild 4–2 · lost to Washington CapitalsDec 31, 2016 – Jan 5, 20175 days · 1 def.
- 13th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat St. Louis Blues 7–1 · lost to Los Angeles KingsFeb 6, 2015 – Feb 9, 20153 days · 1 def.
- 12th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Washington Capitals 3–2 · lost to Washington CapitalsDec 11, 2014 – Dec 18, 20147 days · 2 def.
- 11th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 · lost to Anaheim DucksOct 25, 2013 – Oct 27, 20132 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Colorado Avalanche 4–3 · lost to Los Angeles KingsApr 15, 2013 – Apr 18, 20133 days · 1 def.
- 9th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 5–1 · lost to Edmonton OilersMar 23, 2012 – Mar 25, 20122 days · 0 def.
- 8th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat St. Louis Blues 2–1 · lost to Chicago BlackhawksFeb 14, 2012 – Feb 18, 20124 days · 0 def.
- 7th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–0 · lost to San Jose SharksFeb 4, 2011 – Feb 9, 20115 days · 2 def.
- 6th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Dallas Stars 3–2 · lost to St. Louis BluesDec 6, 2010 – Dec 9, 20103 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat St. Louis Blues 8–1 · lost to Colorado AvalancheNov 10, 2010 – Nov 12, 20102 days · 0 def.
- 4th reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–1 · lost to Edmonton OilersJan 19, 2007 – Jan 31, 200712 days · 3 def.
- 3rd reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Detroit Red Wings 4–1 · lost to Washington CapitalsApr 3, 2004 – Oct 5, 2005550 days · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Los Angeles Kings 3–2 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsFeb 11, 2004 – Feb 12, 20041 day · 0 def.
- 1st reign · Columbus Blue JacketsBeat Phoenix Coyotes 2–0 · lost to Nashville PredatorsJan 4, 2003 – Jan 6, 20032 days · 0 def.
1,379Longest wait between reigns, days (2007–2010)
343Average wait, days
6Days since the last reign ended (2026)
10–6Best belt season (2018–19)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2026–272024–252023–242021–222019–202018–192017–182016–172014–152013–142012–132011–122010–112006–072005–062003–042002–03
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cam Atkinson | 55 | 29 | 38 |
| 2 | David Savard | 55 | 28 | 19 |
| 3 | Nick Foligno | 53 | 27 | 43 |
| 4 | Boone Jenner | 53 | 26 | 23 |
| 5 | Zach Werenski | 46 | 25 | 25 |
| 6 | Brandon Dubinsky | 46 | 24 | 18 |
| 7 | Sergei Bobrovsky | 44 | 23 | 0 |
| 8 | Alexander Wennberg | 35 | 18 | 19 |
| 9 | Oliver Bjorkstrand | 35 | 20 | 17 |
| 10 | Joonas Korpisalo | 35 | 20 | 0 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 3 | 2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | 1 | 0–1 | 1 | |
| 2023–24 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | |
| 2022–23 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2021–22 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 16 | 10–6 | 4 | 4 |
| 2017–18 | 7 | 4–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | 8 | 4–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015–16 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2014–15 | 10 | 5–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | 5 | 2–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010–11 | 9 | 5–4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2009–10 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2008–09 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2006–07 | 5 | 4–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | 1 | 0–1 | 1 | |
| 2003–04 | 5 | 2–3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002–03 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001–02 | 6 | 0–6 | ||
| 2000–01 | 3 | 0–3 |