Belt game 3,410 · January 6, 1973
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 4–1 on the road to start reign 1,303 of the NHL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since January 3, 1973, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on January 11, 1973.
1,303Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held