Belt game 3,086 · April 2, 1969 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home to start reign 1,197 of the NHL belt, the 217th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 29, 1969, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 15 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 17, 1969.
1,197Reign number
217Team's reign
5Defenses
15Days held