Belt game 4,883 · May 7, 1988 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Edmonton Oilers 5–2 at home to start reign 1,839 of the NHL belt, the 177th for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since April 19, 1988, with 5 defenses over 18 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on May 9, 1988.
1,839Reign number
177Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held