Belt game 4,231 · January 5, 1982
Quebec Nordiques take the belt
Quebec Nordiques beat Washington Capitals 3–0 at home to start reign 1,579 of the NHL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since January 3, 1982, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Quebec Nordiques held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on January 16, 1982.
1,579Reign number
5Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held
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