Belt game 1,549 · December 10, 1949
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Detroit Red Wings 1–0 on the road to start reign 625 of the NHL belt, the 75th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since December 7, 1949, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
New York Rangers held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on December 14, 1949.
625Reign number
75Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held