Belt game 1,586 · March 9, 1950
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Detroit Red Wings 3–1 at home to start reign 639 of the NHL belt, the 78th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since March 8, 1950, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on March 11, 1950.
639Reign number
78Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held