Belt game 1,502 · February 20, 1949
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 at home to start reign 605 of the NHL belt, the 73rd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 17, 1949, with 1 defense over 3 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on February 23, 1949.
605Reign number
73Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held