Belt game 1,916 · April 16, 1954 · playoffs
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 (OT) at home to start reign 763 of the NHL belt, the 93rd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 11, 1954, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 183 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on October 16, 1954.
763Reign number
93Team's reign
3Defenses
183Days held
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