The NHL Belt · reign 1,502
New York Islanders
Took the belt from Winnipeg Jets, 5–2, on January 15, 1980. Lost it to Washington Capitals, 7–1, on January 27, 1980.
5Defenses
12Days
13thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,034 | Jan 15, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Winnipeg Jets 5–2 | Title change |
| 4,035 | Jan 17, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Toronto Maple Leafs 9–6 | Defense |
| 4,036 | Jan 19, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Quebec Nordiques 3–1 | Defense |
| 4,037 | Jan 22, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 | Defense |
| 4,038 | Jan 23, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Detroit Red Wings 5–3 | Defense |
| 4,039 | Jan 26, 1980 | New York Islanders beat Hartford Whalers 3–2 | Defense |
| 4,040 | Jan 27, 1980 | Washington Capitals beat New York Islanders 7–1 | Title change |