Belt game 4,425 · December 21, 1983
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Buffalo Sabres 6–3 on the road to start reign 1,659 of the NHL belt, the 7th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since December 18, 1983, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on December 26, 1983.
1,659Reign number
7Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held
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