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The NHL belt in the 1970s

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897Belt games
285Title changes
18Franchises that held it
CanadiensHeld it longest

The reign of the decade: Philadelphia Flyers, from November 4, 1979, with 26 defenses.

Days with the belt, 1970s

Montréal Canadiens81122%
Boston Bruins55715%
Philadelphia Flyers54815%
Toronto Maple Leafs2707%
Dallas Stars2397%
New York Rangers2146%
Cleveland Barons2086%
Buffalo Sabres1875%
Chicago Blackhawks1745%
Los Angeles Kings1003%

Best reigns that began this decade

Nov 4, 1979Philadelphia Flyers26 def.
Dec 23, 1977Montréal Canadiens25 def.
Apr 14, 1970Boston Bruins15 def.
Jan 11, 1973New York Rangers14 def.
Feb 20, 1976Montréal Canadiens13 def.
Feb 3, 1977Montréal Canadiens13 def.
Oct 17, 1971New York Rangers12 def.
Mar 29, 1975Philadelphia Flyers11 def.
May 7, 1977Montréal Canadiens11 def.
Nov 8, 1975Chicago Blackhawks10 def.

Seasons

1969–701970–711971–721972–731973–741974–751975–761976–771977–781978–791979–80

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