Belt game 4,312 · November 28, 1982
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 7–3 at home to start reign 1,606 of the NHL belt, the 29th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since November 21, 1982, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on December 4, 1982.
1,606Reign number
29Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held