Belt game 3,243 · February 24, 1971
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat California Golden Seals 5–2 on the road to start reign 1,252 of the NHL belt, the 224th for the franchise.
California Golden Seals had held it since February 20, 1971, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Penguins on March 3, 1971.
1,252Reign number
224Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held