Belt game 3,748 · December 16, 1976
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 7–2 at home to start reign 1,415 of the NHL belt, the 18th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 12, 1976, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 16 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins on January 1, 1977.
1,415Reign number
18Team's reign
6Defenses
16Days held