Belt game 4,168 · March 24, 1981
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat St. Louis Blues 5–3 on the road to start reign 1,552 of the NHL belt, the 19th for the franchise.
St. Louis Blues had held it since March 22, 1981, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 31, 1981.
1,552Reign number
19Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held