Belt game 1,868 · December 20, 1953
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 743 of the NHL belt, the 92nd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 19, 1953, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on December 26, 1953.
743Reign number
92Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held