Belt game 1,642 · January 27, 1951
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Detroit Red Wings 3–0 at home to start reign 656 of the NHL belt, the 94th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since January 14, 1951, with 5 defenses over 13 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on February 1, 1951.
656Reign number
94Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held