Belt game 4,174 · April 8, 1981 · playoffs
Edmonton Oilers take the belt
Edmonton Oilers beat Montréal Canadiens 6–3 on the road to start reign 1,554 of the NHL belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since March 31, 1981, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
Edmonton Oilers held it for 8 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on April 16, 1981.
1,554Reign number
2Team's reign
2Defenses
8Days held