Belt game 4,378 · April 17, 1983 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 7–6 at home to start reign 1,638 of the NHL belt, the 195th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since April 9, 1983, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Islanders on April 20, 1983.
1,638Reign number
195Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held