Belt game 4,738 · January 16, 1987
Winnipeg Jets take the belt
Winnipeg Jets beat New Jersey Devils 5–4 on the road to start reign 1,777 of the NHL belt, the 8th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since January 14, 1987, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Winnipeg Jets held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on January 21, 1987.
1,777Reign number
8Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held