The NHL Belt · reign 1,687
Edmonton Oilers
Took the belt from New York Islanders, 7–2, on May 15, 1984. Lost it to Philadelphia Flyers, 7–5, on November 11, 1984.
17Defenses
180Days
11thReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Nov 8, 1984
3.6Average winning margin
58thLongest of 3,434 reigns, by days
3rdMost defenses of 3,434 reigns
Defended against
Islanders ×2Kings ×2Winnipeg Jets ×2Capitals ×2BluesQuebec NordiquesBruinsMinnesota North StarsFlamesCanucksChicago Black HawksPenguinsDevils
The seasons
- 1983–84: they had the best record (57–18–5); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 3 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 44 times that season.
- 1984–85: Philadelphia Flyers had the best record (53–20–7); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 16 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 30 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Edmonton Oilers across the 19 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | 54 | 19 |
| 2 | Jari Kurri | 40 | 19 |
| 3 | Glenn Anderson | 22 | 19 |
| 4 | Paul Coffey | 21 | 19 |
| 5 | Charlie Huddy | 16 | 19 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Edmonton Oilers’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,489 | May 15, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders 7–2 Playoffs Game → | +5 | Title change |
| 4,490 | May 17, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders 7–2 Playoffs | +5 | Defense |
| 4,491 | May 19, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat New York Islanders 5–2 Playoffs | +3 | Defense |
| 4,492 | Oct 11, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers and Los Angeles Kings tied 2–2 (OT) | 0 OT | Tie · defense |
| 4,493 | Oct 12, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat St. Louis Blues 5–1 | +4 | Defense |
| 4,494 | Oct 14, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Quebec Nordiques 9–2 | +7 | Defense |
| 4,495 | Oct 16, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Boston Bruins 7–2 | +5 | Defense |
| 4,496 | Oct 18, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Minnesota North Stars 7–5 | +2 | Defense |
| 4,497 | Oct 19, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Winnipeg Jets 7–4 | +3 | Defense |
| 4,498 | Oct 21, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Calgary Flames 6–4 | +2 | Defense |
| 4,499 | Oct 24, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers and Washington Capitals tied 3–3 (OT) | 0 OT | Tie · defense |
| 4,500 | Oct 26, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Los Angeles Kings 8–2 | +6 | Defense |
| 4,501 | Oct 30, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Vancouver Canucks 7–0 | +7 | Defense |
| 4,502 | Nov 2, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Chicago Black Hawks 4–2 | +2 | Defense |
| 4,503 | Nov 4, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Winnipeg Jets 2–1 | +1 | Defense |
| 4,504 | Nov 6, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers and Pittsburgh Penguins tied 3–3 (OT) | 0 OT | Tie · defense |
| 4,505 | Nov 8, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat New Jersey Devils 3–2 | +1 | Defense |
| 4,506 | Nov 9, 1984 | Edmonton Oilers beat Washington Capitals 8–5 | +3 | Defense |
| 4,507 | Nov 11, 1984 | Philadelphia Flyers beat Edmonton Oilers 7–5 Game → | −2 | Title change |