The NHL Belt · reign 1,488
New York Islanders
Took the belt from Philadelphia Flyers, 3–1, on April 5, 1979. Lost it to New York Rangers, 4–1, on April 26, 1979.
6Defenses
21Days
10thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,975 | Apr 5, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–1 | Title change |
| 3,976 | Apr 7, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Philadelphia Flyers 9–2 | Defense |
| 3,977 | Apr 8, 1979 | New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 5–2 | Defense |
| 3,978 | Apr 16, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Chicago Blackhawks 6–2 Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,979 | Apr 18, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Chicago Blackhawks 1–0 (OT) Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,980 | Apr 20, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–0 Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,981 | Apr 22, 1979 | New York Islanders beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–1 Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,982 | Apr 26, 1979 | New York Rangers beat New York Islanders 4–1 Playoffs | Title change |