Belt game 3,982 · April 26, 1979 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 4–1 on the road to start reign 1,489 of the NHL belt, the 184th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since April 5, 1979, with 6 defenses over 21 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on April 28, 1979.
1,489Reign number
184Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held