Belt game 3,836 · December 1, 1977
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 1,446 of the NHL belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 26, 1977, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 12 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on December 13, 1977.
1,446Reign number
22Team's reign
5Defenses
12Days held