The NHL Belt
Nashville Predators
31Reigns
111Days held
22Defenses
1999First reign
Every reign
- 31st reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Winnipeg Jets 2–1 · lost to New York IslandersFeb 27, 2025 – Mar 1, 20252 days · 0 def.
- 30th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 · lost to Vancouver CanucksDec 12, 2023 – Dec 19, 20237 days · 2 def.
- 29th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Los Angeles Kings 2–1 · lost to Chicago BlackhawksMar 11, 2023 – Mar 16, 20235 days · 2 def.
- 28th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat New Jersey Devils 6–5 · lost to Vegas Golden KnightsJan 30, 2020 – Feb 1, 20202 days · 0 def.
- 27th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 3–1 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsMar 29, 2019 – Mar 30, 20191 day · 0 def.
- 26th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Dallas Stars 3–2 · lost to St. Louis BluesFeb 7, 2019 – Feb 9, 20192 days · 0 def.
- 25th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 1–0 · lost to New York RangersOct 19, 2017 – Oct 21, 20172 days · 0 def.
- 24th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 3–1 · lost to Winnipeg JetsNov 21, 2016 – Nov 27, 20166 days · 2 def.
- 23rd reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 · lost to New Jersey DevilsFeb 22, 2016 – Mar 3, 201610 days · 4 def.
- 22nd reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 · lost to Colorado AvalancheDec 10, 2015 – Dec 12, 20152 days · 0 def.
- 21st reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Los Angeles Kings 2–1 · lost to Anaheim DucksMar 14, 2015 – Mar 15, 20151 day · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Washington Capitals 4–3 · lost to Detroit Red WingsJan 16, 2015 – Jan 17, 20151 day · 0 def.
- 19th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Chicago Blackhawks 7–2 · lost to New York RangersNov 16, 2013 – Nov 23, 20137 days · 2 def.
- 18th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat San Jose Sharks 2–1 · lost to Minnesota WildFeb 2, 2013 – Feb 9, 20137 days · 2 def.
- 17th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Phoenix Coyotes 3–0 · lost to Los Angeles KingsNov 3, 2011 – Nov 8, 20115 days · 1 def.
- 16th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Vancouver Canucks 4–3 · lost to Vancouver CanucksMay 7, 2011 – May 9, 20112 days · 0 def.
- 15th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Vancouver Canucks 2–1 · lost to Vancouver CanucksApr 30, 2011 – May 3, 20113 days · 0 def.
- 14th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Dallas Stars 1–0 · lost to St. Louis BluesOct 23, 2010 – Oct 28, 20105 days · 1 def.
- 13th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat San Jose Sharks 5–2 · lost to San Jose SharksApr 13, 2007 – Apr 16, 20073 days · 0 def.
- 12th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Colorado Avalanche 4–2 · lost to San Jose SharksApr 7, 2007 – Apr 11, 20074 days · 0 def.
- 11th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Boston Bruins 5–0 · lost to Colorado AvalancheDec 30, 2006 – Jan 1, 20072 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Washington Capitals 5–2 · lost to New York RangersDec 7, 2005 – Dec 8, 20051 day · 0 def.
- 9th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Calgary Flames 3–1 · lost to Mighty Ducks of AnaheimMar 20, 2004 – Mar 23, 20043 days · 0 def.
- 8th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat New York Rangers 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersFeb 28, 2004 – Mar 3, 20044 days · 1 def.
- 7th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–2 · lost to St. Louis BluesFeb 23, 2003 – Mar 4, 20039 days · 3 def.
- 6th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Vancouver Canucks 3–2 · lost to New York RangersJan 21, 2003 – Jan 23, 20032 days · 0 def.
- 5th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–1 · lost to Chicago BlackhawksJan 6, 2003 – Jan 12, 20036 days · 2 def.
- 4th reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat New Jersey Devils 4–3 · lost to Minnesota WildJan 3, 2002 – Jan 4, 20021 day · 0 def.
- 3rd reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Detroit Red Wings 3–2 · lost to St. Louis BluesDec 29, 2001 – Dec 30, 20011 day · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Edmonton Oilers 3–2 · lost to Los Angeles KingsJan 24, 2000 – Jan 27, 20003 days · 0 def.
- 1st reign · Nashville PredatorsBeat Vancouver Canucks 4–1 · lost to Tampa Bay LightningJan 19, 1999 – Jan 21, 19992 days · 0 def.
1,286Longest wait between reigns, days (2007–2010)
314Average wait, days
621Days since the last reign ended (2025)
8–4Best belt season (2002–03)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2024–252023–242022–232019–202018–192017–182016–172015–162014–152013–142012–132011–122010–112006–072005–062003–042002–032001–021999–001998–99
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Roman Josi | 58 | 27 | 38 |
| 2 | David Legwand | 56 | 28 | 31 |
| 3 | Pekka Rinne | 53 | 23 | 0 |
| 4 | Filip Forsberg | 52 | 19 | 38 |
| 5 | Craig Smith | 49 | 23 | 28 |
| 6 | Shea Weber | 45 | 20 | 20 |
| 7 | Mike Fisher | 41 | 20 | 16 |
| 8 | Colin Wilson | 39 | 21 | 19 |
| 9 | Martin Erat | 39 | 16 | 18 |
| 10 | Tomas Vokoun | 38 | 17 | 0 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 4 | 0–4 | ||
| 2024–25 | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023–24 | 5 | 3–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | 4 | 3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019–20 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 6 | 2–4 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017–18 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016–17 | 10 | 3–7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015–16 | 12 | 6–6 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | 4 | 2–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013–14 | 4 | 3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012–13 | 4 | 3–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011–12 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010–11 | 10 | 4–6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2006–07 | 9 | 3–6 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005–06 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003–04 | 6 | 2–2–2 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002–03 | 12 | 8–4 | 3 | 3 |
| 2001–02 | 5 | 2–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000–01 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1999–00 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998–99 | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 1 |