Belt game 1,748 · March 20, 1952
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat New York Rangers 7–3 at home to start reign 700 of the NHL belt, the 81st for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 19, 1952, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 205 days and 11 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on October 11, 1952.
700Reign number
81Team's reign
11Defenses
205Days held