Belt game 1,949 · January 2, 1955
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 at home to start reign 777 of the NHL belt, the 97th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 19, 1954, with 4 defenses over 14 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 17 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on January 19, 1955.
777Reign number
97Team's reign
6Defenses
17Days held
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