Belt game 4,052 · February 23, 1980
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Atlanta Flames 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,509 of the NHL belt, the 1st for the franchise.
Atlanta Flames had held it since February 21, 1980, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on February 26, 1980.
1,509Reign number
1Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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