Belt game 3,572 · December 27, 1974
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Buffalo Sabres 9–5 at home to start reign 1,361 of the NHL belt, the 176th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since December 26, 1974, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 16 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on January 12, 1975.
1,361Reign number
176Team's reign
7Defenses
16Days held