Belt game 1,131 · February 21, 1943
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 6–1 at home to start reign 463 of the NHL belt, the 54th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 18, 1943, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on February 27, 1943.
463Reign number
54Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held