Belt game 1,037 · November 25, 1941
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–4 (OT) at home to start reign 428 of the NHL belt, the 48th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since November 23, 1941, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Rangers held it for 18 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 13, 1941.
428Reign number
48Team's reign
4Defenses
18Days held