Belt game 3,267 · April 15, 1971 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 8–3 at home to start reign 1,261 of the NHL belt, the 227th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 11, 1971, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on April 22, 1971.
1,261Reign number
227Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held