Belt game 1,165 · December 12, 1943
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 6–4 at home to start reign 471 of the NHL belt, the 55th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since December 5, 1943, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Rangers held it for 11 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on December 23, 1943.
471Reign number
55Team's reign
1Defenses
11Days held