Belt game 3,130 · December 31, 1969
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Chicago Blackhawks 2–1 at home to start reign 1,213 of the NHL belt, the 157th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 27, 1969, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 11 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on January 11, 1970.
1,213Reign number
157Team's reign
3Defenses
11Days held