Belt game 4,348 · February 16, 1983
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Boston Bruins 3–1 at home to start reign 1,619 of the NHL belt, the 30th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since February 3, 1983, with 4 defenses over 13 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on February 20, 1983.
1,619Reign number
30Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held