Belt game 1,144 · April 1, 1943 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Boston Bruins 6–2 at home to start reign 468 of the NHL belt, the 33rd for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since March 30, 1943, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 226 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on November 13, 1943.
468Reign number
33Team's reign
7Defenses
226Days held