Belt game 2,480 · December 27, 1961
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 3–0 on the road to start reign 965 of the NHL belt, the 179th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 20, 1961, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on January 1, 1962.
965Reign number
179Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held