Belt game 1,506 · March 4, 1949
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 4–0 at home to start reign 607 of the NHL belt, the 98th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since February 23, 1949, with 2 defenses over 9 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 16 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on March 20, 1949.
607Reign number
98Team's reign
6Defenses
16Days held