The NHL Belt · reign 1,415
Buffalo Sabres
Took the belt from New York Rangers, 7–2, on December 16, 1976. Lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins, 6–3, on January 1, 1977.
6Defenses
16Days
18thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,748 | Dec 16, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat New York Rangers 7–2 | Title change |
| 3,749 | Dec 18, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat New York Islanders 4–2 | Defense |
| 3,750 | Dec 19, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat Detroit Red Wings 6–1 | Defense |
| 3,751 | Dec 22, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 | Defense |
| 3,752 | Dec 23, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 | Defense |
| 3,753 | Dec 26, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat Washington Capitals 5–2 | Defense |
| 3,754 | Dec 29, 1976 | Buffalo Sabres beat Atlanta Flames 6–3 | Defense |
| 3,755 | Jan 1, 1977 | Pittsburgh Penguins beat Buffalo Sabres 6–3 | Title change |