Belt game 3,081 · March 22, 1969
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home to start reign 1,194 of the NHL belt, the 216th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 19, 1969, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on March 26, 1969.
1,194Reign number
216Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held