Belt game 4,226 · December 26, 1981
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 4–2 at home to start reign 1,575 of the NHL belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since December 16, 1981, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
New York Islanders held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on December 29, 1981.
1,575Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held