Belt game 1,997 · October 15, 1955
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–1 at home to start reign 791 of the NHL belt, the 137th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since October 7, 1955, with 1 defense over 8 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on October 20, 1955.
791Reign number
137Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held