Belt game 6,232 · December 1, 2001
Buffalo Sabres take the belt
Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4–2 on the road to start reign 2,417 of the NHL belt, the 63rd for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since November 19, 2001, with 5 defenses over 12 days.
Buffalo Sabres held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Colorado Avalanche on December 7, 2001.
2,417Reign number
63Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held