Belt game 6,451 · December 16, 2003
New York Islanders take the belt
New York Islanders beat New Jersey Devils 5–4 at home to start reign 2,514 of the NHL belt, the 71st for the franchise.
New Jersey Devils had held it since December 6, 2003, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
New York Islanders held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on December 18, 2003.
2,514Reign number
71Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held