Belt game 3,397 · December 3, 1972
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Minnesota North Stars 7–4 at home to start reign 1,299 of the NHL belt, the 6th for the franchise.
Minnesota North Stars had held it since November 19, 1972, with 5 defenses over 14 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 19 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Barons on December 22, 1972.
1,299Reign number
6Team's reign
7Defenses
19Days held