Belt game 4,164 · March 17, 1981
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Los Angeles Kings 3–1 on the road to start reign 1,550 of the NHL belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Kings had held it since March 8, 1981, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on March 22, 1981.
1,550Reign number
28Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held