Belt game 4,953 · March 8, 1989
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Edmonton Oilers 7–3 at home to start reign 1,866 of the NHL belt, the 13th for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since March 1, 1989, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 11, 1989.
1,866Reign number
13Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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