Belt game 2,171 · December 18, 1957
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 5–4 at home to start reign 850 of the NHL belt, the 111th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 8, 1957, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
New York Rangers held it for 7 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on December 25, 1957.
850Reign number
111Team's reign
3Defenses
7Days held