Belt game 3,789 · March 23, 1977
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Cleveland Barons 4–2 at home to start reign 1,430 of the NHL belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Cleveland Barons had held it since March 21, 1977, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Kings on March 26, 1977.
1,430Reign number
20Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held