The NHL Belt · reign 1,474
New York Islanders
Took the belt from Philadelphia Flyers, 5–1, on January 6, 1979. Lost it to New York Rangers, 5–3, on January 17, 1979.
5Defenses
11Days
7thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,935 | Jan 6, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 5–1 | Title change |
| 3,936 | Jan 9, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Los Angeles Kings 7–1 | Defense |
| 3,937 | Jan 10, 1979 | New York Islanders and Detroit Red Wings tied 5–5 | Tie · defense |
| 3,938 | Jan 12, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Atlanta Flames 4–1 | Defense |
| 3,939 | Jan 14, 1979 | New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers tied 1–1 | Tie · defense |
| 3,940 | Jan 16, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Washington Capitals 6–2 | Defense |
| 3,941 | Jan 17, 1979 | New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 5–3 | Title change |