The NHL Belt · reign 1,299
Buffalo Sabres
Took the belt from Minnesota North Stars, 7–4, on December 3, 1972. Lost it to California Golden Seals, 4–2, on December 22, 1972.
7Defenses
19Days
6thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,397 | Dec 3, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Minnesota North Stars 7–4 | Title change |
| 3,398 | Dec 6, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 3–2 | Defense |
| 3,399 | Dec 7, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Detroit Red Wings 6–1 | Defense |
| 3,400 | Dec 10, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Montréal Canadiens 4–2 | Defense |
| 3,401 | Dec 13, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Boston Bruins 7–3 | Defense |
| 3,402 | Dec 16, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat St. Louis Blues 4–3 | Defense |
| 3,403 | Dec 17, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–0 | Defense |
| 3,404 | Dec 20, 1972 | Buffalo Sabres beat Vancouver Canucks 6–3 | Defense |
| 3,405 | Dec 22, 1972 | California Golden Seals beat Buffalo Sabres 4–2 | Title change |