The NHL Belt · reign 1,559
New York Islanders
Took the belt from Edmonton Oilers, 5–2, on April 24, 1981. Lost it to Minnesota North Stars, 4–2, on May 19, 1981.
7Defenses
25Days
22ndReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,182 | Apr 24, 1981 | New York Islanders beat Edmonton Oilers 5–2 Playoffs | Title change |
| 4,183 | Apr 28, 1981 | New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 5–2 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,184 | Apr 30, 1981 | New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 7–3 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,185 | May 2, 1981 | New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 5–1 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,186 | May 5, 1981 | New York Islanders beat New York Rangers 5–2 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,187 | May 12, 1981 | New York Islanders beat Minnesota North Stars 6–3 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,188 | May 14, 1981 | New York Islanders beat Minnesota North Stars 6–3 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,189 | May 17, 1981 | New York Islanders beat Minnesota North Stars 7–5 Playoffs | Defense |
| 4,190 | May 19, 1981 | Minnesota North Stars beat New York Islanders 4–2 Playoffs | Title change |