Belt game 4,152 · February 19, 1981
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 5–2 at home to start reign 1,547 of the NHL belt, the 255th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since January 26, 1981, with 9 defenses over 24 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 16 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Arizona Coyotes on March 7, 1981.
1,547Reign number
255Team's reign
7Defenses
16Days held