Belt game 3,902 · October 27, 1978
Atlanta Flames take the belt
Atlanta Flames beat New York Islanders 8–5 at home to start reign 1,462 of the NHL belt, the 9th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since October 17, 1978, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
Atlanta Flames held it for 8 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on November 4, 1978.
1,462Reign number
9Team's reign
4Defenses
8Days held