Belt game 4,636 · January 20, 1986
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat New York Rangers 5–0 on the road to start reign 1,733 of the NHL belt, the 9th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since January 10, 1986, with 4 defenses over 10 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 27, 1986.
1,733Reign number
9Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held
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