Belt game 1,824 · February 28, 1953
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 on the road to start reign 729 of the NHL belt, the 87th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 21, 1953, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 14 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on March 14, 1953.
729Reign number
87Team's reign
6Defenses
14Days held
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