Belt game 4,181 · April 22, 1981 · playoffs
Edmonton Oilers take the belt
Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,558 of the NHL belt, the 4th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since April 20, 1981, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Edmonton Oilers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on April 24, 1981.
1,558Reign number
4Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held