Belt game 4,964 · April 1, 1989
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4–3 on the road to start reign 1,876 of the NHL belt, the 40th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since March 29, 1989, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 6, 1989.
1,876Reign number
40Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held