Belt game 2,561 · December 16, 1962
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Detroit Red Wings 5–2 at home to start reign 999 of the NHL belt, the 131st for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since December 9, 1962, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 22, 1962.
999Reign number
131Team's reign
0Defenses
6Days held