Belt game 3,179 · April 14, 1970 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 3–2 at home to start reign 1,231 of the NHL belt, the 174th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 11, 1970, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 198 days and 15 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on October 29, 1970.
1,231Reign number
174Team's reign
15Defenses
198Days held