Belt game 4,179 · April 19, 1981 · playoffs
Edmonton Oilers take the belt
Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders 5–2 at home to start reign 1,556 of the NHL belt, the 3rd for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since April 16, 1981, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Edmonton Oilers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on April 20, 1981.
1,556Reign number
3Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held