Belt game 3,941 · January 17, 1979
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 5–3 at home to start reign 1,475 of the NHL belt, the 183rd for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since January 6, 1979, with 5 defenses over 11 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 20, 1979.
1,475Reign number
183Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held