Belt game 3,280 · May 16, 1971 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 4–3 at home to start reign 1,269 of the NHL belt, the 231st for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since May 13, 1971, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 154 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on October 17, 1971.
1,269Reign number
231Team's reign
4Defenses
154Days held
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