Belt game 5,169 · April 7, 1991 · playoffs
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 5–4 at home to start reign 1,960 of the NHL belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 3, 1991, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 11, 1991.
1,960Reign number
45Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held