Belt game 1,302 · February 20, 1946
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 on the road to start reign 519 of the NHL belt, the 45th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 9, 1946, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 14 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on March 6, 1946.
519Reign number
45Team's reign
5Defenses
14Days held
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