Belt game 2,031 · January 5, 1956
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 5–2 on the road to start reign 806 of the NHL belt, the 103rd for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 31, 1955, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 16 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on January 21, 1956.
806Reign number
103Team's reign
5Defenses
16Days held
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