Belt game 1,764 · October 19, 1952
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 6–1 at home to start reign 702 of the NHL belt, the 82nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since October 11, 1952, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on October 22, 1952.
702Reign number
82Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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