Belt game 1,077 · March 26, 1942 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 6–2 at home to start reign 443 of the NHL belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since March 24, 1942, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 17 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on April 12, 1942.
443Reign number
29Team's reign
5Defenses
17Days held
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