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Belt game 3,960 · March 6, 1979

Buffalo Sabres take the belt

Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,483 of the NHL belt, the 25th for the franchise.

New York Islanders had held it since March 3, 1979, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Buffalo Sabres held it for 11 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on March 17, 1979.

1,483Reign number
25Team's reign
5Defenses
11Days held

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