Belt game 1,143 · March 30, 1943 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 5–4 (OT) at home to start reign 467 of the NHL belt, the 64th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since March 27, 1943, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on April 1, 1943.
467Reign number
64Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held