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The NHL belt in the 1940s

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626Belt games
245Title changes
7Franchises that held it
Maple LeafsHeld it longest

The reign of the decade: Montréal Canadiens, from January 13, 1945, with 15 defenses.

Days with the belt, 1940s

Toronto Maple Leafs1,00828%
New York Rangers70519%
Montréal Canadiens53915%
Detroit Red Wings50614%
Boston Bruins48413%
Chicago Blackhawks40011%
New York Americans11<1%

Best reigns that began this decade

Jan 13, 1945Montréal Canadiens15 def.
Nov 13, 1943Montréal Canadiens9 def.
Feb 17, 1944Montréal Canadiens9 def.
Feb 23, 1947Boston Bruins9 def.
Dec 8, 1942Boston Bruins7 def.
Apr 1, 1943Detroit Red Wings7 def.
Dec 5, 1944Montréal Canadiens7 def.
Jan 18, 1942New York Rangers6 def.
Apr 12, 1942Toronto Maple Leafs6 def.
Mar 2, 1943Boston Bruins6 def.

Seasons

1939–401940–411941–421942–431943–441944–451945–461946–471947–481948–491949–50

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