Belt game 1,486 · January 9, 1949
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 598 of the NHL belt, the 59th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since January 6, 1949, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on January 15, 1949.
598Reign number
59Team's reign
0Defenses
6Days held