Belt game 3,045 · December 29, 1968
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 1,180 of the NHL belt, the 151st for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 28, 1968, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on January 2, 1969.
1,180Reign number
151Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held