Belt game 4,832 · December 28, 1987
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat New York Islanders 6–4 at home to start reign 1,817 of the NHL belt, the 11th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since December 26, 1987, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitals on December 30, 1987.
1,817Reign number
11Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held