Belt game 1,742 · March 11, 1952
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Detroit Red Wings 3–2 at home to start reign 698 of the NHL belt, the 99th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since March 9, 1952, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 8 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on March 19, 1952.
698Reign number
99Team's reign
4Defenses
8Days held