Belt game 1,553 · December 18, 1949
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–3 on the road to start reign 627 of the NHL belt, the 63rd for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 14, 1949, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 17 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on January 4, 1950.
627Reign number
63Team's reign
5Defenses
17Days held
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