Belt game 3,873 · February 27, 1978
Atlanta Flames take the belt
Atlanta Flames beat New York Rangers 5–3 on the road to start reign 1,451 of the NHL belt, the 8th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since February 25, 1978, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Atlanta Flames held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on March 1, 1978.
1,451Reign number
8Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held