Belt game 4,956 · March 14, 1989
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat New York Islanders 8–2 at home to start reign 1,869 of the NHL belt, the 14th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since March 13, 1989, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on March 16, 1989.
1,869Reign number
14Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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