Belt game 3,044 · December 28, 1968
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 5–3 at home to start reign 1,179 of the NHL belt, the 215th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 26, 1968, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on December 29, 1968.
1,179Reign number
215Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held