Belt game 4,884 · May 9, 1988 · playoffs
Edmonton Oilers take the belt
Edmonton Oilers beat Detroit Red Wings 4–3 (OT) on the road to start reign 1,840 of the NHL belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since May 7, 1988, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Edmonton Oilers held it for 156 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Vancouver Canucks on October 12, 1988.
1,840Reign number
25Team's reign
7Defenses
156Days held