Belt game 2,858 · April 28, 1966 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings 4–2 on the road to start reign 1,114 of the NHL belt, the 208th for the franchise.
Detroit Red Wings had held it since April 24, 1966, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 181 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on October 26, 1966.
1,114Reign number
208Team's reign
5Defenses
181Days held
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