Belt game 3,246 · March 3, 1971
Pittsburgh Penguins take the belt
Pittsburgh Penguins beat Montréal Canadiens 4–0 at home to start reign 1,253 of the NHL belt, the 5th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 24, 1971, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Pittsburgh Penguins held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on March 6, 1971.
1,253Reign number
5Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held
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