Belt game 5,852 · March 6, 1998
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat Buffalo Sabres 4–2 on the road to start reign 2,235 of the NHL belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since February 1, 1998, with 8 defenses over 33 days.
New York Islanders held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on March 7, 1998.
2,235Reign number
64Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held