Belt game 4,428 · December 27, 1983
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 7–4 on the road to start reign 1,661 of the NHL belt, the 32nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 26, 1983, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on December 31, 1983.
1,661Reign number
32Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held