Belt game 1,070 · March 5, 1942
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat New York Rangers 5–2 at home to start reign 439 of the NHL belt, the 27th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since February 26, 1942, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 9 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 14, 1942.
439Reign number
27Team's reign
1Defenses
9Days held