Belt game 1,263 · November 4, 1945
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 6–5 at home to start reign 501 of the NHL belt, the 70th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since October 27, 1945, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on November 10, 1945.
501Reign number
70Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held