Belt game 5,026 · December 19, 1989
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat New Jersey Devils 5–4 (OT) at home to start reign 1,904 of the NHL belt, the 47th for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since December 12, 1989, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
New York Islanders held it for 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on December 30, 1989.
1,904Reign number
47Team's reign
2Defenses
11Days held