Belt game 2,265 · January 3, 1959
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 5–1 at home to start reign 890 of the NHL belt, the 161st for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 28, 1958, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 18 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on January 21, 1959.
890Reign number
161Team's reign
6Defenses
18Days held