Belt game 3,373 · October 11, 1972
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Los Angeles Kings 7–3 at home to start reign 1,294 of the NHL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings had held it since October 8, 1972, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 21 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on November 1, 1972.
1,294Reign number
5Team's reign
8Defenses
21Days held