Belt game 1,866 · December 17, 1953
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–2 at home to start reign 741 of the NHL belt, the 107th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since December 9, 1953, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on December 19, 1953.
741Reign number
107Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held