Belt game 2,577 · January 23, 1963
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montréal Canadiens 5–1 at home to start reign 1,008 of the NHL belt, the 168th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since January 17, 1963, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 26, 1963.
1,008Reign number
168Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held
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