NHL belt · 1981–82 · Belt MVP
Wayne Gretzky
Edmonton Oilers · 38 points in 12 belt games, 8 wins, 1 title-winning game. The most points across the season's belt games.
97Belt games with box scores
33Title changes
497Players
17Different holders
Who showed up when the NHL belt was on the line in 1981–82. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Goals
| 1 | Wayne GretzkyOilers | 16 |
| 2 | Mike BossyIslanders | 15 |
| 3 | Bobby SmithStars | 14 |
| 4 | Stan SmylCanucks | 12 |
| 5 | Dino CiccarelliStars | 11 |
| 6 | Ivan BoldirevCanucks | 10 |
| 7 | Thomas GradinCanucks | 10 |
| 8 | Neal BrotenStars | 10 |
Assists
| 1 | Wayne GretzkyOilers | 22 |
| 2 | Craig HartsburgStars | 22 |
| 3 | Neal BrotenStars | 20 |
| 4 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 18 |
| 5 | Bobby SmithStars | 15 |
| 6 | Jari KurriOilers | 15 |
| 7 | Lars MolinCanucks | 14 |
| 8 | Al MacAdamStars | 13 |
Points
| 1 | Wayne GretzkyOilers | 38 |
| 2 | Neal BrotenStars | 30 |
| 3 | Bobby SmithStars | 29 |
| 4 | Craig HartsburgStars | 26 |
| 5 | Dino CiccarelliStars | 24 |
| 6 | Stan SmylCanucks | 23 |
| 7 | Bryan TrottierIslanders | 22 |
| 8 | Mike BossyIslanders | 22 |
Saves
| 1 | Richard BrodeurCanucks | 587 |
| 2 | Michel DionPenguins | 378 |
| 3 | Gilles MelocheStars | 311 |
| 4 | Billy SmithIslanders | 245 |
| 5 | M. LessardKings | 238 |
| 6 | Dan BouchardAvalanche | 231 |
| 7 | Steve WeeksRangers | 197 |
| 8 | Grant FuhrOilers | 185 |
Penalty minutes
| 1 | Dave WilliamsCanucks | 135 |
| 2 | Colin CampbellCanucks | 106 |
| 3 | Curt FraserCanucks | 98 |
| 4 | Jim NillCanucks | 78 |
| 5 | Paul HolmgrenFlyers | 64 |
| 6 | Dino CiccarelliStars | 63 |
| 7 | Pat PricePenguins | 62 |
| 8 | Grant MulveyBlackhawks | 61 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Dave WilliamsCanucks | 23 |
| 2 | Curt FraserCanucks | 23 |
| 3 | Lars LindgrenCanucks | 23 |
| 4 | Stan SmylCanucks | 23 |
| 5 | Richard BrodeurCanucks | 23 |
| 6 | Lars MolinCanucks | 23 |
| 7 | Harold SnepstsCanucks | 22 |
| 8 | Ivan BoldirevCanucks | 22 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Dave WilliamsCanucks | 14 |
| 2 | Curt FraserCanucks | 14 |
| 3 | Lars LindgrenCanucks | 14 |
| 4 | Stan SmylCanucks | 14 |
| 5 | Richard BrodeurCanucks | 14 |
| 6 | Lars MolinCanucks | 14 |
| 7 | Harold SnepstsCanucks | 14 |
| 8 | Darcy RotaCanucks | 14 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Tom YounghansRangers | 4 |
| 2 | Tony CurrieCanucks | 4 |
| 3 | Gary EdwardsPenguins | 3 |
| 4 | Marc TardifAvalanche | 3 |
| 5 | Bobby ClarkeFlyers | 3 |
| 6 | Ivan BoldirevCanucks | 3 |
| 7 | Reggie LeachFlyers | 3 |
| 8 | Rick MacLeishHurricanes | 3 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 5 | Bobby Smithvs. Toronto Maple Leafs · Jan 25, 1982 |
| 5 | Wayne Gretzkyvs. Minnesota North Stars · Feb 17, 1982 |
| 5 | Craig Hartsburgvs. Detroit Red Wings · Jan 27, 1982 |
| 4 | Wayne Cashmanvs. Hartford Whalers · Nov 19, 1981 |
| 4 | Marcel Dionnevs. New York Islanders · Oct 20, 1981 |
| 4 | Andre St. Laurentvs. Quebec Nordiques · Mar 6, 1982 |
| 4 | Blake Dunlopvs. Minnesota North Stars · Jan 28, 1982 |
| 4 | Bryan Trottiervs. Pittsburgh Penguins · Oct 14, 1981 |
Box scores: the NHL's own game center.