Belt game 5,228 · December 29, 1991
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat New York Islanders 6–4 at home to start reign 1,989 of the NHL belt, the 19th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since December 28, 1991, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 11 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on January 9, 1992.
1,989Reign number
19Team's reign
2Defenses
11Days held
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