Belt game 3,975 · April 5, 1979
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–1 on the road to start reign 1,488 of the NHL belt, the 10th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since March 29, 1979, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Islanders held it for 21 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on April 26, 1979.
1,488Reign number
10Team's reign
6Defenses
21Days held