Belt game 1,906 · March 23, 1954 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 2–0 at home to start reign 758 of the NHL belt, the 126th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since March 21, 1954, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on April 4, 1954.
758Reign number
126Team's reign
3Defenses
12Days held