Belt game 1,212 · November 2, 1944
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montréal Canadiens 4–1 on the road to start reign 489 of the NHL belt, the 82nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 4, 1944, with 4 defenses over 212 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 10 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on November 12, 1944.
489Reign number
82Team's reign
3Defenses
10Days held
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