NHL belt · 1978–79 · Belt MVP
Bryan Trottier
New York Islanders · 61 points in 37 belt games, 24 wins, 8 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
98Belt games with box scores
35Title changes
390Players
12Different holders
Who showed up when the NHL belt was on the line in 1978–79. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Goals
| 1 | Mike BossyIslanders | 31 |
| 2 | Guy LafleurCanadiens | 25 |
| 3 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 21 |
| 4 | Denis PotvinIslanders | 16 |
| 5 | Clark GilliesIslanders | 16 |
| 6 | Steve ShuttCanadiens | 15 |
| 7 | Yvon LambertCanadiens | 14 |
| 8 | Mario TremblayCanadiens | 14 |
Assists
| 1 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 40 |
| 2 | Denis PotvinIslanders | 37 |
| 3 | Rejean HouleCanadiens | 27 |
| 4 | Mike BossyIslanders | 27 |
| 5 | Guy LafleurCanadiens | 26 |
| 6 | Steve ShuttCanadiens | 25 |
| 7 | Clark GilliesIslanders | 25 |
| 8 | Stefan PerssonIslanders | 25 |
Points
| 1 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 61 |
| 2 | Mike BossyIslanders | 58 |
| 3 | Denis PotvinIslanders | 53 |
| 4 | Guy LafleurCanadiens | 51 |
| 5 | Clark GilliesIslanders | 41 |
| 6 | Steve ShuttCanadiens | 40 |
| 7 | Rejean HouleCanadiens | 36 |
| 8 | Larry RobinsonCanadiens | 34 |
Saves
| 1 | Glenn ReschIslanders | 571 |
| 2 | Ken DrydenCanadiens | 482 |
| 3 | Billy SmithIslanders | 413 |
| 4 | Dan BouchardFlames | 390 |
| 5 | John DavidsonRangers | 372 |
| 6 | Michel LarocqueCanadiens | 333 |
| 7 | Denis HerronPenguins | 309 |
| 8 | Ed StaniowskiBlues | 203 |
Penalty minutes
| 1 | Garry HowattIslanders | 90 |
| 2 | Ken HoustonFlames | 66 |
| 3 | Mario MaroisRangers | 60 |
| 4 | Bobby NystromIslanders | 58 |
| 5 | Willi PlettFlames | 58 |
| 6 | D. HoydaFlyers | 57 |
| 7 | Behn WilsonFlyers | 55 |
| 8 | Dave WilliamsMaple Leafs | 49 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Billy SmithIslanders | 37 |
| 2 | Billy HarrisIslanders | 37 |
| 3 | Denis PotvinIslanders | 37 |
| 4 | Dave LewisIslanders | 37 |
| 5 | Bob BourneIslanders | 37 |
| 6 | Glenn ReschIslanders | 37 |
| 7 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 37 |
| 8 | Mike BossyIslanders | 37 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Serge SavardCanadiens | 26 |
| 2 | Rejean HouleCanadiens | 26 |
| 3 | Ken DrydenCanadiens | 26 |
| 4 | Guy LafleurCanadiens | 26 |
| 5 | Doug JarvisCanadiens | 26 |
| 6 | Pierre MondouCanadiens | 26 |
| 7 | Steve ShuttCanadiens | 25 |
| 8 | Yvon LambertCanadiens | 25 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Billy SmithIslanders | 8 |
| 2 | Wayne MerrickIslanders | 8 |
| 3 | Billy HarrisIslanders | 8 |
| 4 | Bobby NystromIslanders | 8 |
| 5 | Garry HowattIslanders | 8 |
| 6 | Denis PotvinIslanders | 8 |
| 7 | Dave LewisIslanders | 8 |
| 8 | Clark GilliesIslanders | 8 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 8 | Bryan Trottiervs. New York Rangers · Dec 23, 1978 |
| 5 | Guy Lafleurvs. Washington Capitals · Feb 4, 1979 |
| 5 | Steve Shuttvs. Washington Capitals · Feb 4, 1979 |
| 5 | Andre Savardvs. Atlanta Flames · Mar 11, 1979 |
| 5 | Mike Bossyvs. New York Rangers · Dec 23, 1978 |
| 4 | Jacques Lemairevs. Pittsburgh Penguins · Nov 23, 1978 |
| 4 | Guy Lapointevs. Pittsburgh Penguins · Feb 22, 1979 |
| 4 | Ivan Boldirevvs. Montréal Canadiens · Nov 25, 1978 |
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