Belt game 3,134 · January 11, 1970
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–1 at home to start reign 1,214 of the NHL belt, the 220th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since December 31, 1969, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cleveland Barons on January 17, 1970.
1,214Reign number
220Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held