Belt game 2,244 · November 16, 1958
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 2–1 at home to start reign 886 of the NHL belt, the 116th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 12, 1958, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on November 23, 1958.
886Reign number
116Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held