Belt game 1,812 · February 1, 1953
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 at home to start reign 724 of the NHL belt, the 104th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since January 28, 1953, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on February 8, 1953.
724Reign number
104Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held