Belt game 2,303 · April 2, 1959 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–2 at home to start reign 903 of the NHL belt, the 165th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since March 28, 1959, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 12 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on April 14, 1959.
903Reign number
165Team's reign
3Defenses
12Days held
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