Belt game 246 · December 16, 1926
Detroit Cougars take the belt
Detroit Cougars beat Ottawa Senators 5–0 on the road to start reign 117 of the NHL belt, the 2nd for the franchise.
Ottawa Senators had held it since December 9, 1926, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Detroit Cougars held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on December 23, 1926.
117Reign number
2Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held