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Belt game 4,142 · January 26, 1981

Buffalo Sabres take the belt

Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 5–3 on the road to start reign 1,546 of the NHL belt, the 27th for the franchise.

New York Islanders had held it since January 17, 1981, with 3 defenses over 9 days.

Buffalo Sabres held it for 24 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on February 19, 1981.

1,546Reign number
27Team's reign
9Defenses
24Days held

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