Belt game 5,022 · December 12, 1989
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat New York Islanders 7–2 on the road to start reign 1,903 of the NHL belt, the 13th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since December 5, 1989, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on December 19, 1989.
1,903Reign number
13Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held