Belt game 1,083 · April 12, 1942 · playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Detroit Red Wings 4–3 on the road to start reign 444 of the NHL belt, the 76th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since March 26, 1942, with 5 defenses over 17 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 216 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on November 14, 1942.
444Reign number
76Team's reign
6Defenses
216Days held
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