Belt game 3,874 · March 1, 1978
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Atlanta Flames 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,452 of the NHL belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Atlanta Flames had held it since February 27, 1978, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on March 4, 1978.
1,452Reign number
23Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held