Belt game 3,306 · December 9, 1971
Chicago Blackhawks take the belt
Chicago Blackhawks beat Buffalo Sabres 3–1 on the road to start reign 1,273 of the NHL belt, the 156th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since December 5, 1971, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Chicago Blackhawks held it for 20 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 29, 1971.
1,273Reign number
156Team's reign
7Defenses
20Days held