Belt game 3,263 · April 8, 1971 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 7–5 on the road to start reign 1,259 of the NHL belt, the 226th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 4, 1971, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 11, 1971.
1,259Reign number
226Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held