Belt game 2,295 · March 15, 1959
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 5–3 at home to start reign 899 of the NHL belt, the 136th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 28, 1959, with 6 defenses over 15 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on March 22, 1959.
899Reign number
136Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held