Belt game 2,219 · April 3, 1958 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 6–1 at home to start reign 871 of the NHL belt, the 129th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 1, 1958, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 8, 1958.
871Reign number
129Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held