Belt game 4,128 · December 23, 1980
Minnesota North Stars take the belt
Minnesota North Stars beat Detroit Red Wings 6–2 on the road to start reign 1,542 of the NHL belt, the 23rd for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since December 13, 1980, with 4 defenses over 10 days.
Minnesota North Stars held it for 17 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on January 9, 1981.
1,542Reign number
23Team's reign
6Defenses
17Days held