Belt game 4,374 · April 9, 1983 · playoffs
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals 6–2 on the road to start reign 1,637 of the NHL belt, the 28th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since April 7, 1983, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on April 17, 1983.
1,637Reign number
28Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held
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