Belt game 2,078 · November 24, 1956
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 6–1 at home to start reign 818 of the NHL belt, the 144th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since November 22, 1956, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on December 2, 1956.
818Reign number
144Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held