Belt game 1,658 · March 10, 1951
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat New York Rangers 3–2 at home to start reign 661 of the NHL belt, the 71st for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since February 25, 1951, with 4 defenses over 13 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 14 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 24, 1951.
661Reign number
71Team's reign
5Defenses
14Days held