Belt game 3,175 · April 8, 1970 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 8–2 at home to start reign 1,229 of the NHL belt, the 173rd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 5, 1970, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on April 11, 1970.
1,229Reign number
173Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held