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Washington Capitals

73Reigns
454Days held
121Defenses
1980First reign

Every reign

  1. 73rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 2–1 · lost to Colorado Avalanche
    Mar 20, 2026 – Mar 22, 20262 days · 0 def.
  2. 72nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 3–2 · lost to Los Angeles Kings
    Mar 5, 2025 – Mar 13, 20258 days · 3 def.
  3. 71st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Dallas Stars 3–2 · lost to Tampa Bay Lightning
    Oct 17, 2024 – Oct 26, 20249 days · 3 def.
  4. 70th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Boston Bruins 3–0 · lost to Vancouver Canucks
    Feb 10, 2024 – Feb 11, 20241 day · 0 def.
  5. 69th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Colorado Avalanche 3–2 · lost to Vegas Golden Knights
    Apr 18, 2022 – Apr 20, 20222 days · 0 def.
  6. 68th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 · lost to Edmonton Oilers
    Oct 20, 2019 – Oct 24, 20194 days · 1 def.
  7. 67th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat St. Louis Blues 3–2 · lost to Carolina Hurricanes
    Oct 2, 2019 – Oct 5, 20193 days · 1 def.
  8. 66th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 4–1 · lost to Anaheim Ducks
    Nov 26, 2018 – Dec 2, 20186 days · 1 def.
  9. 65th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 3–1 · lost to Los Angeles Kings
    Nov 24, 2017 – Nov 30, 20176 days · 1 def.
  10. 64th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 5–2 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Oct 13, 2017 – Oct 14, 20171 day · 0 def.
  11. 63rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–0 · lost to Pittsburgh Penguins
    Jan 5, 2017 – Jan 16, 201711 days · 5 def.
  12. 62nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 4–2 · lost to Winnipeg Jets
    Nov 27, 2015 – Dec 5, 20158 days · 2 def.
  13. 61st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Colorado Avalanche 2–1 · lost to Nashville Predators
    Jan 12, 2015 – Jan 16, 20154 days · 1 def.
  14. 60th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 5–4 · lost to New York Rangers
    Dec 18, 2014 – Dec 23, 20145 days · 2 def.
  15. 59th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 4–1 · lost to Columbus Blue Jackets
    Dec 6, 2014 – Dec 11, 20145 days · 1 def.
  16. 58th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 5–2 · lost to Toronto Maple Leafs
    Nov 28, 2014 – Nov 29, 20141 day · 0 def.
  17. 57th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 3–0 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Feb 8, 2014 – Mar 2, 201422 days · 2 def.
  18. 56th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 6–2 · lost to Phoenix Coyotes
    Nov 5, 2013 – Nov 9, 20134 days · 1 def.
  19. 55th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 6–0 · lost to Dallas Stars
    Nov 26, 2010 – Dec 2, 20106 days · 2 def.
  20. 54th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 6–3 · lost to Montréal Canadiens
    Jan 21, 2010 – Feb 10, 201020 days · 9 def.
  21. 53rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Atlanta Thrashers 6–4 · lost to Florida Panthers
    Apr 5, 2009 – Apr 11, 20096 days · 2 def.
  22. 52nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 3–2 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Apr 19, 2008 – Apr 22, 20083 days · 1 def.
  23. 51st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 3–2 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Mar 25, 2008 – Apr 13, 200819 days · 6 def.
  24. 50th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 · lost to Carolina Hurricanes
    Feb 6, 2008 – Feb 8, 20082 days · 0 def.
  25. 49th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Montréal Canadiens 5–4 · lost to Atlanta Thrashers
    Jan 31, 2008 – Feb 2, 20082 days · 0 def.
  26. 48th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Ottawa Senators 8–6 · lost to Boston Bruins
    Dec 29, 2007 – Jan 3, 20085 days · 1 def.
  27. 47th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 5–4 · lost to Buffalo Sabres
    Dec 12, 2007 – Dec 14, 20072 days · 0 def.
  28. 46th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Ottawa Senators 4–1 · lost to Tampa Bay Lightning
    Nov 8, 2007 – Nov 10, 20072 days · 0 def.
  29. 45th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 4–2 · lost to New Jersey Devils
    Feb 24, 2007 – Feb 25, 20071 day · 0 def.
  30. 44th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 5–2 · lost to Anaheim Ducks
    Nov 28, 2006 – Dec 8, 200610 days · 3 def.
  31. 43rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 3–1 · lost to Boston Bruins
    Nov 11, 2006 – Nov 15, 20064 days · 1 def.
  32. 42nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 5–1 · lost to Nashville Predators
    Dec 3, 2005 – Dec 7, 20054 days · 0 def.
  33. 41st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 4–3 · lost to Buffalo Sabres
    Nov 15, 2005 – Nov 17, 20052 days · 0 def.
  34. 40th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Columbus Blue Jackets 3–2 · lost to Atlanta Thrashers
    Oct 5, 2005 – Oct 7, 20052 days · 0 def.
  35. 39th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 · lost to Ottawa Senators
    Mar 6, 2004 – Mar 8, 20042 days · 0 def.
  36. 38th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 5–3 · lost to Vancouver Canucks
    Jan 29, 2004 – Jan 31, 20042 days · 0 def.
  37. 37th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Tampa Bay Lightning 5–1 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Nov 4, 2003 – Nov 6, 20032 days · 0 def.
  38. 36th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 · lost to Chicago Blackhawks
    Jan 28, 2001 – Feb 27, 200130 days · 11 def.
  39. 35th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 · lost to Carolina Hurricanes
    Nov 5, 1999 – Nov 7, 19992 days · 0 def.
  40. 34th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Carolina Hurricanes 1–0 · lost to New Jersey Devils
    Mar 18, 1998 – Mar 21, 19983 days · 1 def.
  41. 33rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Florida Panthers 3–1 · lost to Calgary Flames
    Feb 1, 1997 – Feb 7, 19976 days · 1 def.
  42. 32nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 6–2 · lost to Pittsburgh Penguins
    May 10, 1995 – May 14, 19954 days · 1 def.
  43. 31st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Buffalo Sabres 5–1 · lost to Pittsburgh Penguins
    Apr 28, 1995 – May 8, 199510 days · 3 def.
  44. 30th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Quebec Nordiques 4–2 · lost to New Jersey Devils
    Feb 18, 1995 – Feb 20, 19952 days · 0 def.
  45. 29th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 4–3 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Dec 29, 1992 – Jan 7, 19939 days · 2 def.
  46. 28th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 4–1 · lost to St. Louis Blues
    Feb 23, 1992 – Feb 27, 19924 days · 1 def.
  47. 27th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat St. Louis Blues 6–1 · lost to New Jersey Devils
    Jan 14, 1992 – Jan 24, 199210 days · 1 def.
  48. 26th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 · lost to New York Islanders
    Nov 27, 1991 – Nov 29, 19912 days · 0 def.
  49. 25th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Minnesota North Stars 3–1 · lost to Buffalo Sabres
    Mar 22, 1991 – Mar 26, 19914 days · 1 def.
  50. 24th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 5–2 · lost to Buffalo Sabres
    Nov 3, 1990 – Nov 10, 19907 days · 1 def.
  51. 23rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 6–3 · lost to Boston Bruins
    Apr 21, 1990 – May 3, 199012 days · 3 def.
  52. 22nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 3–1 · lost to New York Rangers
    Apr 11, 1990 – Apr 19, 19908 days · 2 def.
  53. 21st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 5–4 · lost to New Jersey Devils
    Apr 5, 1990 – Apr 7, 19902 days · 0 def.
  54. 20th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 7–4 · lost to New York Islanders
    Oct 13, 1989 – Oct 20, 19897 days · 2 def.
  55. 19th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Calgary Flames 5–4 · lost to Los Angeles Kings
    Feb 14, 1988 – Feb 24, 198810 days · 3 def.
  56. 18th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New Jersey Devils 4–3 · lost to Calgary Flames
    Dec 30, 1987 – Jan 10, 198811 days · 4 def.
  57. 17th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 8–1 · lost to New York Rangers
    Apr 19, 1986 – Apr 23, 19864 days · 1 def.
  58. 16th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 6–5 · lost to New York Islanders
    Mar 23, 1986 – Mar 28, 19865 days · 1 def.
  59. 15th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Boston Bruins 2–1 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Feb 27, 1986 – Mar 13, 198614 days · 6 def.
  60. 14th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Edmonton Oilers 5–2 · lost to New York Rangers
    Nov 12, 1985 – Nov 29, 198517 days · 6 def.
  61. 13th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Pittsburgh Penguins 5–4 · lost to Detroit Red Wings
    Jan 16, 1985 – Jan 29, 198513 days · 5 def.
  62. 12th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 6–0 · lost to Quebec Nordiques
    Dec 26, 1984 – Jan 4, 19859 days · 3 def.
  63. 11th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Detroit Red Wings 4–0 · lost to Philadelphia Flyers
    Dec 9, 1984 – Dec 23, 198414 days · 7 def.
  64. 10th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 · lost to New York Islanders
    Apr 1, 1984 – Apr 13, 198412 days · 4 def.
  65. 9th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Montréal Canadiens 5–2 · lost to Quebec Nordiques
    Nov 26, 1983 – Nov 29, 19833 days · 0 def.
  66. 8th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 4–2 · lost to New York Islanders
    Apr 7, 1983 – Apr 9, 19832 days · 0 def.
  67. 7th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 3–0 · lost to New York Islanders
    Apr 3, 1983 – Apr 6, 19833 days · 0 def.
  68. 6th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Calgary Flames 4–2 · lost to Montréal Canadiens
    Feb 24, 1983 – Feb 26, 19832 days · 0 def.
  69. 5th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Philadelphia Flyers 4–1 · lost to Quebec Nordiques
    Jan 18, 1983 – Jan 21, 19833 days · 1 def.
  70. 4th reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Rangers 4–3 · lost to Quebec Nordiques
    Jan 3, 1982 – Jan 5, 19822 days · 0 def.
  71. 3rd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Colorado Rockies 2–1 · lost to New York Islanders
    Jan 12, 1981 – Jan 17, 19815 days · 1 def.
  72. 2nd reign · Washington CapitalsBeat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 · lost to Atlanta Flames
    Feb 19, 1980 – Feb 21, 19802 days · 0 def.
  73. 1st reign · Washington CapitalsBeat New York Islanders 7–1 · lost to Chicago Blackhawks
    Jan 27, 1980 – Jan 30, 19803 days · 0 def.

Belt record by opponent

OpponentW–L
New York Islanders15–20–1Games →
Philadelphia Flyers18–17Games →
New York Rangers21–10–1Games →
New Jersey Devils18–11Games →
Pittsburgh Penguins14–10–2Games →
Montréal Canadiens10–12–1Games →
Boston Bruins6–9–4Games →
Tampa Bay Lightning11–6–1Games →
Buffalo Sabres2–11–2Games →
Carolina Hurricanes7–5–1Games →
Colorado Avalanche7–5Games →
Florida Panthers6–3–1Games →
Ottawa Senators6–3–1Games →
Toronto Maple Leafs4–5Games →
Calgary Flames3–4–2Games →

Seasons with the belt

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