Belt game 4,180 · April 20, 1981 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Edmonton Oilers 5–4 (OT) on the road to start reign 1,557 of the NHL belt, the 21st for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since April 19, 1981, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Islanders held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on April 22, 1981.
1,557Reign number
21Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held