Belt game 1,207 · April 4, 1944 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 at home to start reign 488 of the NHL belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since March 26, 1944, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 212 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on November 2, 1944.
488Reign number
74Team's reign
4Defenses
212Days held
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