Belt game 1,799 · January 4, 1953
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 5–2 at home to start reign 716 of the NHL belt, the 88th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since January 3, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on January 7, 1953.
716Reign number
88Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held