Belt game 2,488 · January 11, 1962
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Toronto Maple Leafs 4–2 at home to start reign 968 of the NHL belt, the 180th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since January 6, 1962, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 24 days and 9 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on February 4, 1962.
968Reign number
180Team's reign
9Defenses
24Days held
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