Belt game 1,700 · December 11, 1951
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 4–2 at home to start reign 678 of the NHL belt, the 96th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 9, 1951, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on December 12, 1951.
678Reign number
96Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held