Belt game 4,430 · December 31, 1983
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Buffalo Sabres 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,662 of the NHL belt, the 196th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since December 27, 1983, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 7, 1984.
1,662Reign number
196Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held