Belt game 1,701 · December 12, 1951
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 6–3 at home to start reign 679 of the NHL belt, the 83rd for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since December 11, 1951, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 15, 1951.
679Reign number
83Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held