Belt game 4,624 · December 22, 1985
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Boston Bruins 5–3 at home to start reign 1,729 of the NHL belt, the 35th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since December 14, 1985, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 13 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 4, 1986.
1,729Reign number
35Team's reign
4Defenses
13Days held