Belt game 3,227 · January 16, 1971
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Minnesota North Stars 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,244 of the NHL belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Minnesota North Stars had held it since January 10, 1971, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 23, 1971.
1,244Reign number
1Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held