Belt game 4,958 · March 18, 1989
Minnesota North Stars take the belt
Minnesota North Stars beat Buffalo Sabres 3–0 at home to start reign 1,871 of the NHL belt, the 36th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since March 16, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Minnesota North Stars held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on March 22, 1989.
1,871Reign number
36Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held