Belt game 1,358 · February 9, 1947
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat New York Rangers 5–2 at home to start reign 543 of the NHL belt, the 48th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since February 2, 1947, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on February 16, 1947.
543Reign number
48Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held