Belt game 2,262 · December 28, 1958
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 5–3 at home to start reign 889 of the NHL belt, the 117th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 29, 1958, with 11 defenses over 29 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on January 3, 1959.
889Reign number
117Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held