The NHL Belt
Los Angeles Kings
81Reigns
710Days held
100Defenses
1967First reign
Every reign
- 81st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Islanders 3–2 · lost to New Jersey DevilsMar 13, 2026 – Mar 14, 20261 day · 0 def.
- 80th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Washington Capitals 3–0 · lost to Minnesota WildMar 13, 2025 – Mar 17, 20254 days · 1 def.
- 79th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Edmonton Oilers 4–3 · lost to Calgary FlamesDec 28, 2024 – Jan 11, 202514 days · 4 def.
- 78th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Minnesota Wild 5–1 · lost to Vancouver CanucksNov 5, 2024 – Nov 7, 20242 days · 0 def.
- 77th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Edmonton Oilers 3–2 · lost to Edmonton OilersApr 21, 2023 – Apr 23, 20232 days · 0 def.
- 76th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Vancouver Canucks 3–0 · lost to Edmonton OilersApr 10, 2023 – Apr 19, 20239 days · 2 def.
- 75th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Winnipeg Jets 4–1 · lost to Calgary FlamesMar 25, 2023 – Mar 28, 20233 days · 1 def.
- 74th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Colorado Avalanche 5–2 · lost to Nashville PredatorsMar 9, 2023 – Mar 11, 20232 days · 0 def.
- 73rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Arizona Coyotes 6–5 · lost to Minnesota WildFeb 18, 2023 – Feb 21, 20233 days · 0 def.
- 72nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New Jersey Devils 3–2 · lost to New York RangersJan 23, 2022 – Jan 24, 20221 day · 0 def.
- 71st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–1 · lost to Winnipeg JetsNov 8, 2021 – Nov 13, 20215 days · 2 def.
- 70th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Vegas Golden Knights 4–1 · lost to Minnesota WildMar 1, 2020 – Jan 14, 2021319 days · 4 def.
- 69th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Edmonton Oilers 5–1 · lost to Arizona CoyotesNov 21, 2019 – Nov 23, 20192 days · 0 def.
- 68th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Winnipeg Jets 4–1 · lost to Vegas Golden KnightsDec 18, 2018 – Dec 29, 201811 days · 3 def.
- 67th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Florida Panthers 3–1 · lost to Tampa Bay LightningFeb 9, 2018 – Feb 10, 20181 day · 0 def.
- 66th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Washington Capitals 5–2 · lost to New Jersey DevilsNov 30, 2017 – Dec 12, 201712 days · 5 def.
- 65th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Boston Bruins 2–1 · lost to St. Louis BluesOct 28, 2017 – Oct 30, 20172 days · 0 def.
- 64th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Rangers 5–4 · lost to New Jersey DevilsFeb 12, 2016 – Feb 14, 20162 days · 0 def.
- 63rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Arizona Coyotes 4–3 · lost to Colorado AvalancheDec 26, 2015 – Jan 4, 20169 days · 4 def.
- 62nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Rangers 4–2 · lost to Minnesota WildMar 24, 2015 – Mar 28, 20154 days · 1 def.
- 61st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Colorado Avalanche 5–2 · lost to Nashville PredatorsMar 10, 2015 – Mar 14, 20154 days · 1 def.
- 60th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 4–3 · lost to Ottawa SenatorsFeb 9, 2015 – Feb 26, 201517 days · 6 def.
- 59th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat San Jose Sharks 1–0 · lost to Phoenix CoyotesJan 27, 2014 – Jan 28, 20141 day · 0 def.
- 58th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 2–1 · lost to Minnesota WildApr 18, 2013 – Apr 23, 20135 days · 1 def.
- 57th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Dallas Stars 3–2 · lost to Phoenix CoyotesMar 31, 2013 – Apr 2, 20132 days · 0 def.
- 56th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Nashville Predators 4–3 · lost to Vancouver CanucksNov 8, 2011 – Nov 10, 20112 days · 0 def.
- 55th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 · lost to New Jersey DevilsOct 15, 2011 – Oct 25, 201110 days · 3 def.
- 54th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat San Jose Sharks 6–2 · lost to Detroit Red WingsJan 4, 2010 – Jan 7, 20103 days · 0 def.
- 53rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Phoenix Coyotes 3–2 · lost to Vancouver CanucksDec 10, 2009 – Dec 14, 20094 days · 1 def.
- 52nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersNov 14, 2009 – Nov 18, 20094 days · 1 def.
- 51st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Minnesota Wild 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersFeb 24, 2009 – Feb 25, 20091 day · 0 def.
- 50th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Anaheim Ducks 4–1 · lost to Anaheim DucksSep 29, 2007 – Sep 30, 20071 day · 0 def.
- 49th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Minnesota Wild 3–1 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsFeb 10, 2004 – Feb 11, 20041 day · 0 def.
- 48th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–2 · lost to Colorado AvalancheOct 12, 2002 – Oct 17, 20025 days · 1 def.
- 47th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Colorado Avalanche 1–0 · lost to Colorado AvalancheApr 25, 2002 – Apr 29, 20024 days · 1 def.
- 46th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Colorado Avalanche 3–1 · lost to Colorado AvalancheApr 22, 2002 – Apr 23, 20021 day · 0 def.
- 45th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–2 · lost to Dallas StarsNov 10, 2001 – Nov 15, 20015 days · 0 def.
- 44th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Nashville Predators 6–2 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsJan 27, 2000 – Jan 29, 20002 days · 0 def.
- 43rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat San Jose Sharks 3–2 · lost to Dallas StarsApr 8, 1999 – Apr 11, 19993 days · 0 def.
- 42nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat San Jose Sharks 5–1 · lost to San Jose SharksDec 30, 1998 – Jan 11, 199912 days · 4 def.
- 41st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 · lost to New York IslandersOct 25, 1998 – Oct 27, 19982 days · 0 def.
- 40th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Florida Panthers 3–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersNov 18, 1995 – Nov 21, 19953 days · 0 def.
- 39th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 5–1 · lost to Vancouver CanucksJan 29, 1994 – Jan 31, 19942 days · 0 def.
- 38th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Winnipeg Jets 4–3 · lost to Calgary FlamesOct 29, 1993 – Nov 9, 199311 days · 2 def.
- 37th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Montréal Canadiens 4–1 · lost to Montréal CanadiensJun 1, 1993 – Jun 3, 19932 days · 0 def.
- 36th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–3 · lost to Quebec NordiquesDec 3, 1992 – Dec 10, 19927 days · 2 def.
- 35th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 · lost to Hartford WhalersJan 5, 1991 – Jan 16, 199111 days · 5 def.
- 34th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Buffalo Sabres 4–2 · lost to Calgary FlamesNov 14, 1990 – Nov 22, 19908 days · 2 def.
- 33rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Winnipeg Jets 6–2 · lost to New York RangersOct 28, 1990 – Oct 31, 19903 days · 1 def.
- 32nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Calgary Flames 5–2 · lost to Calgary FlamesApr 9, 1988 – Apr 10, 19881 day · 0 def.
- 31st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Calgary Flames 9–7 · lost to Calgary FlamesMar 30, 1988 – Apr 6, 19887 days · 2 def.
- 30th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat St. Louis Blues 7–6 · lost to Vancouver CanucksMar 13, 1988 – Mar 18, 19885 days · 1 def.
- 29th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Washington Capitals 4–3 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersFeb 24, 1988 – Feb 27, 19883 days · 0 def.
- 28th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Vancouver Canucks 3–2 · lost to Vancouver CanucksApr 16, 1982 – Apr 18, 19822 days · 0 def.
- 27th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat St. Louis Blues 7–4 · lost to New York RangersJan 30, 1982 – Jan 31, 19821 day · 0 def.
- 26th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Islanders 9–6 · lost to Minnesota North StarsOct 20, 1981 – Oct 24, 19814 days · 1 def.
- 25th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Winnipeg Jets 4–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresMar 8, 1981 – Mar 17, 19819 days · 2 def.
- 24th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Minnesota North Stars 6–5 · lost to Winnipeg JetsJan 12, 1980 – Jan 13, 19801 day · 0 def.
- 23rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Montréal Canadiens 6–3 · lost to Pittsburgh PenguinsNov 16, 1978 – Nov 18, 19782 days · 0 def.
- 22nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Detroit Red Wings 4–0 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersMar 30, 1978 – Apr 1, 19782 days · 0 def.
- 21st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Montréal Canadiens 5–3 · lost to St. Louis BluesOct 29, 1977 – Nov 1, 19773 days · 1 def.
- 20th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Boston Bruins 7–4 · lost to Boston BruinsApr 17, 1977 – Apr 21, 19774 days · 1 def.
- 19th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Atlanta Flames 4–2 · lost to Boston BruinsApr 9, 1977 – Apr 11, 19772 days · 0 def.
- 18th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Buffalo Sabres 6–4 · lost to Atlanta FlamesMar 26, 1977 – Apr 7, 197712 days · 5 def.
- 17th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Rangers 6–0 · lost to Minnesota North StarsJan 22, 1977 – Jan 26, 19774 days · 0 def.
- 16th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Vancouver Canucks 7–3 · lost to California Golden SealsMar 27, 1976 – Apr 4, 19768 days · 3 def.
- 15th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 · lost to Vancouver CanucksMar 20, 1976 – Mar 26, 19766 days · 2 def.
- 14th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Detroit Red Wings 2–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresFeb 26, 1975 – Feb 27, 19751 day · 0 def.
- 13th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat California Golden Seals 5–1 · lost to Chicago Black HawksOct 26, 1974 – Nov 16, 197421 days · 8 def.
- 12th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 5–3 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersOct 10, 1974 – Oct 22, 197412 days · 5 def.
- 11th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 2–0 · lost to New York RangersJan 26, 1974 – Jan 27, 19741 day · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersJan 15, 1974 – Jan 19, 19744 days · 1 def.
- 9th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat California Golden Seals 5–3 · lost to New York RangersDec 24, 1972 – Jan 3, 197310 days · 2 def.
- 8th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Boston Bruins 4–2 · lost to Buffalo SabresOct 8, 1972 – Oct 11, 19723 days · 0 def.
- 7th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Boston Bruins 2–0 · lost to St. Louis BluesMar 5, 1972 – Mar 7, 19722 days · 0 def.
- 6th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 · lost to New York RangersNov 4, 1970 – Nov 7, 19703 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Oakland Seals 4–3 · lost to Boston BruinsFeb 23, 1969 – Feb 26, 19693 days · 1 def.
- 4th reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 6–2 · lost to Chicago Black HawksOct 26, 1968 – Oct 30, 19684 days · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat New York Rangers 4–3 · lost to Pittsburgh PenguinsMar 10, 1968 – Mar 26, 196816 days · 6 def.
- 2nd reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Oakland Seals 3–1 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersNov 22, 1967 – Nov 26, 19674 days · 1 def.
- 1st reign · Los Angeles KingsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–1 · lost to Oakland SealsNov 9, 1967 – Nov 15, 19676 days · 0 def.
2,138Longest wait between reigns, days (1982–1988)
258Average wait, days
243Days since the last reign ended (2026)
11–4–2Best belt season (1990–91)
Belt record by opponent
| Opponent | W–L | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas Stars | 8–12–4 | Games → |
| Vancouver Canucks | 6–14–4 | Games → |
| Montréal Canadiens | 6–11–6 | Games → |
| Colorado Avalanche | 8–14 | Games → |
| Edmonton Oilers | 6–10–6 | Games → |
| Philadelphia Flyers | 7–13–1 | Games → |
| Calgary Flames | 7–12–2 | Games → |
| New York Rangers | 6–10–2 | Games → |
| Boston Bruins | 5–13 | Games → |
| Pittsburgh Penguins | 8–7–1 | Games → |
| Arizona Coyotes | 8–8 | Games → |
| St. Louis Blues | 8–6–1 | Games → |
| New Jersey Devils | 10–5 | Games → |
| Chicago Blackhawks | 2–8–4 | Games → |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 6–5–1 | Games → |
Seasons with the belt
2025–262024–252022–232021–222020–212019–202018–192017–182015–162014–152013–142012–132011–122009–102008–092007–082003–042002–032001–021999–001998–991995–961993–941992–931990–911987–881981–821980–811979–801978–791977–781976–771975–761974–751973–741972–731971–721970–711968–691967–68
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anze Kopitar | 128 | 72 | 108 |
| 2 | Drew Doughty | 110 | 59 | 64 |
| 3 | Dustin Brown | 94 | 54 | 42 |
| 4 | Jonathan Quick | 92 | 54 | 0 |
| 5 | Mike Murphy | 89 | 36 | 67 |
| 6 | Butch Goring | 85 | 31 | 81 |
| 7 | Dave Taylor | 82 | 25 | 70 |
| 8 | Marcel Dionne | 81 | 25 | 119 |
| 9 | Bob Berry | 81 | 33 | 46 |
| 10 | Luc Robitaille | 79 | 31 | 90 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026–27 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2025–26 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | 11 | 8–3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2023–24 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2022–23 | 16 | 8–8 | 5 | 5 |
| 2021–22 | 7 | 4–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020–21 | 4 | 0–4 | 1 | |
| 2019–20 | 8 | 6–2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 7 | 4–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017–18 | 11 | 8–3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016–17 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2015–16 | 9 | 6–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | 16 | 11–5 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013–14 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 6 | 3–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011–12 | 8 | 5–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010–11 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2009–10 | 8 | 5–3 | 3 | 3 |
| 2008–09 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007–08 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006–07 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2005–06 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2003–04 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002–03 | 3 | 2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001–02 | 13 | 4–8–1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2000–01 | 2 | 0–1–1 | ||
| 1999–00 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998–99 | 12 | 6–4–2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997–98 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1996–97 | 4 | 0–3–1 | ||
| 1995–96 | 4 | 1–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993–94 | 13 | 4–8–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992–93 | 9 | 3–5–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1991–92 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 1990–91 | 17 | 11–4–2 | 3 | 3 |
| 1989–90 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1988–89 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1987–88 | 15 | 5–7–3 | 4 | 4 |
| 1986–87 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1985–86 | 4 | 0–3–1 | ||
| 1984–85 | 3 | 0–1–2 | ||
| 1983–84 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1982–83 | 1 | 0–0–1 | ||
| 1981–82 | 15 | 4–10–1 | 3 | 3 |
| 1980–81 | 5 | 2–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1979–80 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978–79 | 5 | 1–3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1977–78 | 8 | 3–4–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976–77 | 21 | 9–8–4 | 4 | 4 |
| 1975–76 | 12 | 5–5–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974–75 | 19 | 10–3–6 | 3 | 3 |
| 1973–74 | 9 | 3–6 | 2 | 2 |
| 1972–73 | 9 | 4–4–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1971–72 | 8 | 1–7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1970–71 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1969–70 | 4 | 0–4 | ||
| 1968–69 | 7 | 2–4–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1967–68 | 18 | 7–7–4 | 3 | 3 |