Belt game 3,273 · April 27, 1971 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Minnesota North Stars 6–1 at home to start reign 1,265 of the NHL belt, the 229th for the franchise.
Minnesota North Stars had held it since April 25, 1971, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 7 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on May 4, 1971.
1,265Reign number
229Team's reign
1Defenses
7Days held