Belt game 4,967 · April 6, 1989 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Buffalo Sabres 5–3 at home to start reign 1,877 of the NHL belt, the 219th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since April 1, 1989, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 17, 1989.
1,877Reign number
219Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held