Belt game 5,039 · January 23, 1990
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat New York Islanders 4–2 at home to start reign 1,908 of the NHL belt, the 15th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since January 10, 1990, with 5 defenses over 13 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 25, 1990.
1,908Reign number
15Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held
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