Belt game 2,534 · October 14, 1962
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 5–3 at home to start reign 983 of the NHL belt, the 128th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since April 19, 1962, with 3 defenses over 178 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on October 17, 1962.
983Reign number
128Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held