Belt game 4,727 · December 23, 1986
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Philadelphia Flyers 2–1 at home to start reign 1,771 of the NHL belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since December 18, 1986, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Calgary Flames on December 28, 1986.
1,771Reign number
36Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held