Belt game 1,819 · February 18, 1953
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 727 of the NHL belt, the 91st for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since February 12, 1953, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on February 21, 1953.
727Reign number
91Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held