Belt game 1,653 · February 25, 1951
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Detroit Red Wings 6–2 at home to start reign 660 of the NHL belt, the 81st for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since February 10, 1951, with 4 defenses over 15 days.
New York Rangers held it for 13 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on March 10, 1951.
660Reign number
81Team's reign
4Defenses
13Days held