Belt game 1,800 · January 7, 1953
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat New York Rangers 6–4 on the road to start reign 717 of the NHL belt, the 72nd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since January 4, 1953, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on January 10, 1953.
717Reign number
72Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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