Belt game 2,135 · March 30, 1957 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 8–3 at home to start reign 839 of the NHL belt, the 149th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 28, 1957, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 15 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 14, 1957.
839Reign number
149Team's reign
5Defenses
15Days held