The NHL Belt
Ottawa Senators
39Reigns
389Days held
52Defenses
1995First reign
Every reign
- 39th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 · lost to Dallas StarsNov 8, 2025 – Nov 11, 20253 days · 1 def.
- 38th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–3 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsApr 26, 2025 – May 1, 20255 days · 1 def.
- 37th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Calgary Flames 5–2 · lost to New Jersey DevilsJan 18, 2020 – Jan 27, 20209 days · 0 def.
- 36th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 7–4 · lost to Columbus Blue JacketsMar 13, 2018 – Mar 17, 20184 days · 1 def.
- 35th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–0 · lost to Minnesota WildDec 16, 2017 – Dec 19, 20173 days · 0 def.
- 34th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Florida Panthers 3–1 · lost to Detroit Red WingsApr 7, 2016 – Oct 17, 2016193 days · 3 def.
- 33rd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Minnesota Wild 3–2 · lost to Buffalo SabresMar 15, 2016 – Mar 18, 20163 days · 0 def.
- 32nd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Winnipeg Jets 3–2 · lost to Carolina HurricanesNov 5, 2015 – Nov 7, 20152 days · 0 def.
- 31st reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Montréal Canadiens 1–0 · lost to Montréal CanadiensApr 22, 2015 – Apr 26, 20154 days · 1 def.
- 30th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New York Rangers 3–0 · lost to Montréal CanadiensApr 9, 2015 – Apr 15, 20156 days · 1 def.
- 29th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Los Angeles Kings 1–0 · lost to Minnesota WildFeb 26, 2015 – Mar 3, 20155 days · 1 def.
- 28th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Boston Bruins 4–3 · lost to Colorado AvalancheDec 28, 2013 – Jan 8, 201411 days · 3 def.
- 27th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–0 · lost to Boston BruinsDec 23, 2013 – Dec 27, 20134 days · 0 def.
- 26th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New York Rangers 3–0 · lost to Winnipeg JetsJan 12, 2012 – Jan 16, 20124 days · 1 def.
- 25th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New Jersey Devils 2–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresMar 8, 2011 – Mar 13, 20115 days · 2 def.
- 24th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Buffalo Sabres 6–3 · lost to Boston BruinsMar 7, 2009 – Mar 12, 20095 days · 2 def.
- 23rd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Buffalo Sabres 5–3 · lost to Washington CapitalsDec 26, 2007 – Dec 29, 20073 days · 1 def.
- 22nd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Atlanta Thrashers 6–4 · lost to Washington CapitalsNov 1, 2007 – Nov 8, 20077 days · 3 def.
- 21st reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Anaheim Ducks 5–3 · lost to Anaheim DucksJun 2, 2007 – Jun 4, 20072 days · 0 def.
- 20th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Buffalo Sabres 2–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresMay 11, 2006 – May 13, 20062 days · 0 def.
- 19th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Buffalo Sabres 4–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersMar 18, 2006 – Mar 25, 20067 days · 3 def.
- 18th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersOct 27, 2005 – Oct 30, 20053 days · 1 def.
- 17th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Washington Capitals 4–1 · lost to Calgary FlamesMar 8, 2004 – Mar 11, 20043 days · 0 def.
- 16th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Boston Bruins 4–0 · lost to New York IslandersJan 17, 2004 – Jan 19, 20042 days · 0 def.
- 15th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New York Rangers 3–1 · lost to Buffalo SabresDec 20, 2003 – Jan 9, 200420 days · 9 def.
- 14th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 · lost to New Jersey DevilsDec 1, 2003 – Dec 6, 20035 days · 2 def.
- 13th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New Jersey Devils 3–1 · lost to New Jersey DevilsMay 19, 2003 – May 23, 20034 days · 1 def.
- 12th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 5–2 · lost to New Jersey DevilsMay 3, 2003 – May 13, 200310 days · 2 def.
- 11th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersApr 29, 2003 – May 1, 20032 days · 0 def.
- 10th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 · lost to Philadelphia FlyersApr 25, 2003 – Apr 27, 20032 days · 0 def.
- 9th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Edmonton Oilers 2–0 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsFeb 13, 2003 – Feb 15, 20032 days · 0 def.
- 8th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Minnesota Wild 4–3 · lost to Edmonton OilersMar 12, 2002 – Mar 14, 20022 days · 0 def.
- 7th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsApr 7, 2001 – Apr 13, 20016 days · 0 def.
- 6th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Florida Panthers 5–2 · lost to Edmonton OilersNov 18, 2000 – Nov 23, 20005 days · 1 def.
- 5th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New Jersey Devils 3–1 · lost to Florida PanthersOct 13, 2000 – Oct 28, 200015 days · 6 def.
- 4th reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 · lost to San Jose SharksMar 6, 1999 – Mar 13, 19997 days · 2 def.
- 3rd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New York Islanders 4–1 · lost to Toronto Maple LeafsNov 26, 1998 – Nov 28, 19982 days · 0 def.
- 2nd reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat Dallas Stars 3–1 · lost to Montréal CanadiensOct 19, 1997 – Oct 25, 19976 days · 2 def.
- 1st reign · Ottawa SenatorsBeat New York Rangers 4–2 · lost to Florida PanthersOct 22, 1995 – Oct 28, 19956 days · 2 def.
1,916Longest wait between reigns, days (2020–2025)
279Average wait, days
366Days since the last reign ended (2025)
13–5–2Best belt season (2003–04)
Belt record by opponent
Seasons with the belt
2025–262024–252019–202017–182016–172015–162014–152013–142011–122010–112008–092007–082006–072005–062003–042002–032001–022000–011998–991997–981995–96
Most belt games for the franchise
| Player | Games | Wins | PTS | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Phillips | 114 | 57 | 32 |
| 2 | Daniel Alfredsson | 110 | 55 | 95 |
| 3 | Chris Neil | 99 | 49 | 17 |
| 4 | Wade Redden | 98 | 45 | 52 |
| 5 | Jason Spezza | 72 | 34 | 62 |
| 6 | Mike Fisher | 71 | 29 | 31 |
| 7 | Radek Bonk | 69 | 35 | 41 |
| 8 | Marian Hossa | 61 | 33 | 60 |
| 9 | Martin Havlat | 58 | 28 | 33 |
| 10 | Peter Schaefer | 55 | 27 | 26 |
Belt games by season
| Season | Games | W–L | Took it | Lost it |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025–26 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024–25 | 8 | 2–6 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022–23 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2021–22 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 2019–20 | 4 | 1–3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018–19 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 2017–18 | 8 | 3–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016–17 | 5 | 2–3 | 1 | |
| 2015–16 | 8 | 4–4 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014–15 | 14 | 6–8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013–14 | 8 | 5–3 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011–12 | 4 | 2–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010–11 | 5 | 3–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009–10 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 2008–09 | 5 | 3–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007–08 | 11 | 6–5 | 2 | 2 |
| 2006–07 | 8 | 1–7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005–06 | 16 | 7–9 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003–04 | 20 | 13–5–2 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002–03 | 15 | 8–7 | 5 | 5 |
| 2001–02 | 2 | 1–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000–01 | 18 | 8–7–3 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999–00 | 1 | 0–1 | ||
| 1998–99 | 8 | 4–3–1 | 2 | 2 |
| 1997–98 | 5 | 2–2–1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996–97 | 2 | 0–2 | ||
| 1995–96 | 5 | 3–2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994–95 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1993–94 | 3 | 0–3 | ||
| 1992–93 | 4 | 0–4 |