Belt game 2,440 · March 5, 1961
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 at home to start reign 951 of the NHL belt, the 104th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since February 23, 1961, with 4 defenses over 10 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 12, 1961.
951Reign number
104Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held
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