Belt game 1,699 · December 9, 1951
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 7–2 at home to start reign 677 of the NHL belt, the 82nd for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since December 2, 1951, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 11, 1951.
677Reign number
82Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held