Belt game 1,337 · December 25, 1946
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 2–0 at home to start reign 534 of the NHL belt, the 59th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 11, 1946, with 3 defenses over 14 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on December 31, 1946.
534Reign number
59Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held