Belt game 1,520 · April 5, 1949 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 612 of the NHL belt, the 60th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 2, 1949, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on April 8, 1949.
612Reign number
60Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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