Belt game 3,959 · March 3, 1979
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Atlanta Flames 4–2 at home to start reign 1,482 of the NHL belt, the 9th for the franchise.
Atlanta Flames had held it since March 2, 1979, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Islanders held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on March 6, 1979.
1,482Reign number
9Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held