Belt game 1,989 · April 7, 1955 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings 4–2 at home to start reign 785 of the NHL belt, the 135th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since February 27, 1955, with 14 defenses over 39 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on April 10, 1955.
785Reign number
135Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held
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