Belt game 3,935 · January 6, 1979
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 at home to start reign 1,474 of the NHL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since January 4, 1979, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 11 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on January 17, 1979.
1,474Reign number
7Team's reign
5Defenses
11Days held