Belt game 4,089 · May 17, 1980 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 6–2 at home to start reign 1,523 of the NHL belt, the 16th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since May 15, 1980, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 22, 1980.
1,523Reign number
16Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held