Belt game 3,999 · October 27, 1979
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Quebec Nordiques 3–0 on the road to start reign 1,497 of the NHL belt, the 26th for the franchise.
Quebec Nordiques had held it since October 21, 1979, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on November 4, 1979.
1,497Reign number
26Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held