Belt game 1,861 · December 5, 1953
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 739 of the NHL belt, the 123rd for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since November 29, 1953, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 9, 1953.
739Reign number
123Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held