NHL belt games · Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, Buffalo Sabres
Phil Russell
Played in 92 belt games from November 18, 1972 to October 11, 1986, winning 31. Helped take the belt 19 times.
92Belt games
31–40–21Record
19Title-winning games
0.4PTS per belt game
Belt-game totals: 40 PTS, 9 G, 31 A, 214 PIM.
| Date | Game | W/L | G | A | PTS | +/- | PIM | SOG | HIT | SV | SA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 1986 | Buffalo Sabres at Toronto Maple LeafsTied the holder · 5–5 | T | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 11, 1985 | New Jersey Devils vs. New York RangersLost the belt · 4–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 9, 1985 | New Jersey Devils at Minnesota North StarsKept the belt · 6–4 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 7, 1985 | New Jersey Devils at Pittsburgh PenguinsTook the belt · 5–1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 1, 1984 | New Jersey Devils vs. Chicago Black HawksLost the belt · 5–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 1984 | New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia FlyersTook the belt · 2–1 | W | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 8, 1984 | New Jersey Devils vs. Edmonton OilersChallenger, lost · 3–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 30, 1984 | New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia FlyersChallenger, lost · 6–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 25, 1984 | New Jersey Devils at Philadelphia FlyersChallenger, lost · 4–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 19, 1984 | New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia FlyersChallenger, lost · 4–3 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 4, 1984 | New Jersey Devils at New York RangersChallenger, lost · 4–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 4, 1983 | New Jersey Devils vs. New York IslandersChallenger, lost · 6–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 24, 1983 | Calgary Flames vs. Washington CapitalsLost the belt · 4–2 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 22, 1983 | Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton OilersTook the belt · 4–1 | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 18, 1983 | Calgary Flames at Buffalo SabresChallenger, lost · 5–1 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 30, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. Philadelphia FlyersLost the belt · 6–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 28, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. Chicago Black HawksTook the belt · 3–2 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 23, 1982 | Calgary Flames at Toronto Maple LeafsTied the holder · 5–5 | T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 16, 1982 | Calgary Flames at Minnesota North StarsLost the belt · 8–4 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 14, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. Detroit Red WingsKept the belt · 6–4 | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 12, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. Edmonton OilersTook the belt · 9–4 | W | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Apr 10, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. Vancouver CanucksChallenger, lost · 3–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Apr 8, 1982 | Calgary Flames at Vancouver CanucksChallenger, lost · 2–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Apr 7, 1982 | Calgary Flames at Vancouver CanucksChallenger, lost · 5–3 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 7, 1982 | Calgary Flames at Pittsburgh PenguinsTied the holder · 4–4 | T | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 4, 1982 | Calgary Flames vs. New York RangersTied the holder · 4–4 | T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 28, 1981 | Calgary Flames at Minnesota North StarsChallenger, lost · 6–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 14, 1981 | Calgary Flames vs. Buffalo SabresTied the holder · 4–4 | T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 20, 1981 | Calgary Flames at New York IslandersChallenger, lost · 5–0 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 16, 1980 | Calgary Flames vs. Colorado RockiesChallenger, lost · 4–3 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 2, 1980 | Calgary Flames at Minnesota North StarsLost the belt · 8–3 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 1, 1980 | Calgary Flames at St. Louis BluesTook the belt · 3–2 | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 23, 1980 | Atlanta Flames vs. Hartford WhalersLost the belt · 6–5 | L | 0 | 1 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 21, 1980 | Atlanta Flames vs. Washington CapitalsTook the belt · 3–0 | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 20, 1979 | Atlanta Flames vs. Chicago Black HawksTied the holder · 2–2 | T | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Oct 11, 1979 | Atlanta Flames at Montréal CanadiensChallenger, lost · 3–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 2, 1978 | Chicago Black Hawks at Pittsburgh PenguinsLost the belt · 5–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 29, 1978 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Vancouver CanucksKept the belt · 1–1 | T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 25, 1978 | Chicago Black Hawks at Montréal CanadiensTook the belt · 8–3 | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Feb 9, 1978 | Chicago Black Hawks at Montréal CanadiensTied the holder · 3–3 | T | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 16, 1977 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. New York RangersLost the belt · 5–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 15, 1977 | Chicago Black Hawks at Toronto Maple LeafsTook the belt · 4–1 | W | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 8, 1977 | Chicago Black Hawks at Pittsburgh PenguinsChallenger, lost · 4–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 22, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Buffalo SabresChallenger, lost · 4–2 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | — | — |
| Dec 8, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Montréal CanadiensChallenger, lost · 4–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| Nov 6, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks at Montréal CanadiensChallenger, lost · 11–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Mar 10, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Montréal CanadiensChallenger, lost · 5–1 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 29, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks at Boston BruinsLost the belt · 5–3 | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Atlanta FlamesKept the belt · 7–3 | W | 0 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| Jan 25, 1976 | Chicago Black Hawks vs. Kansas City ScoutsKept the belt · 3–1 | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | — | — |
Newest 50 of 92 belt games shown.
By season
| Season | Team | G | W–L | Title wins | PTS | G | A | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–87 | Buffalo Sabres | 1 | 0–0–1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1985–86 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 2–1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1984–85 | New Jersey Devils | 3 | 1–2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1983–84 | New Jersey Devils | 5 | 0–5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1982–83 | Calgary Flames | 9 | 4–4–1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — |
| 1981–82 | Calgary Flames | 6 | 0–4–2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 1980–81 | Calgary Flames | 5 | 1–3–1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1979–80 | Atlanta Flames | 4 | 1–2–1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 4 | — |
| 1978–79 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3 | 1–1–1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1977–78 | Chicago Black Hawks | 1 | 0–0–1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1976–77 | Chicago Black Hawks | 6 | 1–5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 1975–76 | Chicago Black Hawks | 16 | 6–3–7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 5 | — |
| 1974–75 | Chicago Black Hawks | 16 | 8–6–2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 3 | — |
| 1973–74 | Chicago Black Hawks | 7 | 2–2–3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 6 | — |
| 1972–73 | Chicago Black Hawks | 7 | 4–2–1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — |
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