Belt game 3,985 · May 3, 1979 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 3–2 (OT) on the road to start reign 1,492 of the NHL belt, the 12th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since May 1, 1979, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on May 5, 1979.
1,492Reign number
12Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held