The NHL Belt · reign 1,382
Philadelphia Flyers
Took the belt from Buffalo Sabres, 5–1, on May 25, 1975. Lost it to New York Islanders, 3–0, on October 23, 1975.
7Defenses
151Days
22ndReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Oct 16, 1975
2.5Average winning margin
76thLongest of 3,434 reigns, by days
77thMost defenses of 3,434 reigns
Defended against
SabresCapitalsMinnesota North StarsCalifornia Golden SealsBluesCanadiensRed Wings
The seasons
- 1974–75: Philadelphia Flyers finished 51–18–11, 1st of 18 by record; they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 2 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 31 times that season.
- 1975–76: Montréal Canadiens had the best record (58–11–11); Montréal Canadiens won the Stanley Cup; 7 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 22 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Philadelphia Flyers across the 9 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bobby Clarke | 14 | 9 |
| 2 | Jimmy Watson | 8 | 9 |
| 3 | Rick MacLeish | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Reggie Leach | 7 | 9 |
| 5 | Bill Barber | 6 | 9 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Philadelphia Flyers’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,634 | May 25, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Buffalo Sabres 5–1 Playoffs Game → | +4 | Title change |
| 3,635 | May 27, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Buffalo Sabres 2–0 Playoffs | +2 | Defense |
| 3,636 | Oct 9, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Washington Capitals 5–4 | +1 | Defense |
| 3,637 | Oct 11, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Minnesota North Stars 9–5 | +4 | Defense |
| 3,638 | Oct 12, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat California Golden Seals 4–1 | +3 | Defense |
| 3,639 | Oct 16, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat St. Louis Blues 3–2 | +1 | Defense |
| 3,640 | Oct 18, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers and Montréal Canadiens tied 2–2 | 0 | Tie · defense |
| 3,641 | Oct 19, 1975 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Detroit Red Wings 5–1 | +4 | Defense |
| 3,642 | Oct 23, 1975 | New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–0 Game → | −3 | Title change |