Belt game 5,609 · December 15, 1995
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 5–4 at home to start reign 2,146 of the NHL belt, the 56th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 8, 1995, with 3 defenses over 7 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 22, 1995.
2,146Reign number
56Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held