Belt game 4,762 · March 8, 1987
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Chicago Blackhawks 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,783 of the NHL belt, the 38th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since February 19, 1987, with 7 defenses over 17 days.
New York Islanders held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on March 13, 1987.
1,783Reign number
38Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held
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