Belt game 4,995 · October 20, 1989
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals 5–3 on the road to start reign 1,890 of the NHL belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since October 13, 1989, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Islanders held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Vancouver Canucks on October 21, 1989.
1,890Reign number
45Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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