Belt game 3,314 · December 29, 1971
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Chicago Blackhawks 5–1 on the road to start reign 1,274 of the NHL belt, the 181st for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 9, 1971, with 7 defenses over 20 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 10 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 8, 1972.
1,274Reign number
181Team's reign
4Defenses
10Days held