Belt game 2,088 · December 16, 1956
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 4–2 at home to start reign 822 of the NHL belt, the 104th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 15, 1956, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 23, 1956.
822Reign number
104Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held