Belt game 5,843 · February 1, 1998
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat Florida Panthers 5–2 on the road to start reign 2,234 of the NHL belt, the 58th for the franchise.
Florida Panthers had held it since January 27, 1998, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 33 days and 8 defenses, then lost it to New York Islanders on March 6, 1998.
2,234Reign number
58Team's reign
8Defenses
33Days held