Belt game 1,197 · March 12, 1944
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 6–5 at home to start reign 483 of the NHL belt, the 68th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 17, 1944, with 9 defenses over 24 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on March 16, 1944.
483Reign number
68Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held