Belt game 3,984 · May 1, 1979 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 3–1 at home to start reign 1,491 of the NHL belt, the 185th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since April 28, 1979, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on May 3, 1979.
1,491Reign number
185Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held