Belt game 5,700 · November 4, 1996
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 4–3 on the road to start reign 2,188 of the NHL belt, the 62nd for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since November 2, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Islanders held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New Jersey Devils on November 9, 1996.
2,188Reign number
62Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held