Belt game 3,163 · March 14, 1970
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat St. Louis Blues 6–2 on the road to start reign 1,225 of the NHL belt, the 222nd for the franchise.
St. Louis Blues had held it since March 4, 1970, with 4 defenses over 10 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 15 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on March 29, 1970.
1,225Reign number
222Team's reign
7Defenses
15Days held