Belt game 2,286 · February 22, 1959
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 5–1 at home to start reign 897 of the NHL belt, the 119th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 14, 1959, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on February 28, 1959.
897Reign number
119Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held