Belt game 5,227 · December 28, 1991
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 5–4 at home to start reign 1,988 of the NHL belt, the 51st for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 21, 1991, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Islanders held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Carolina Hurricanes on December 29, 1991.
1,988Reign number
51Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held