Belt game 3,094 · April 22, 1969 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 1,199 of the NHL belt, the 218th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 17, 1969, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 186 days and 10 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on October 25, 1969.
1,199Reign number
218Team's reign
10Defenses
186Days held