Belt game 1,204 · March 26, 1944 · playoffs
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat Detroit Red Wings 2–0 at home to start reign 487 of the NHL belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since March 23, 1944, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 4, 1944.
487Reign number
43Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held
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