Belt game 4,182 · April 24, 1981 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Edmonton Oilers 5–2 on the road to start reign 1,559 of the NHL belt, the 22nd for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since April 22, 1981, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 25 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on May 19, 1981.
1,559Reign number
22Team's reign
7Defenses
25Days held