Montréal Canadiens take the belt

Montréal Canadiens beat Hamilton Tigers 5–1 at home to start reign 73 of the NHL belt, the 20th for the franchise.

Hamilton Tigers had held it since December 29, 1923, with 1 defense over 7 days.

Montréal Canadiens held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Ottawa Senators (1917) on January 9, 1924.