Belt game 1,484 · January 2, 1949
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 at home to start reign 596 of the NHL belt, the 56th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 26, 1948, with 1 defense over 7 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 6, 1949.
596Reign number
56Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held
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