Belt game 3,983 · April 28, 1979 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 4–3 (OT) at home to start reign 1,490 of the NHL belt, the 11th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 26, 1979, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on May 1, 1979.
1,490Reign number
11Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held