Belt game 4,957 · March 16, 1989
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Hartford Whalers 6–1 on the road to start reign 1,870 of the NHL belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Hartford Whalers had held it since March 14, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on March 18, 1989.
1,870Reign number
39Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held