Belt game 2,565 · December 26, 1962
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Detroit Red Wings 5–4 at home to start reign 1,002 of the NHL belt, the 166th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since December 25, 1962, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 1, 1963.
1,002Reign number
166Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held
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