Belt game 4,080 · April 24, 1980 · playoffs
Minnesota North Stars take the belt
Minnesota North Stars beat Montréal Canadiens 5–2 at home to start reign 1,519 of the NHL belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 19, 1980, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Minnesota North Stars held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 1, 1980.
1,519Reign number
20Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held