Belt game 3,781 · March 6, 1977
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 4–1 at home to start reign 1,424 of the NHL belt, the 19th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 3, 1977, with 13 defenses over 31 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins on March 12, 1977.
1,424Reign number
19Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held