Belt game 3,350 · March 19, 1972
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 7–6 at home to start reign 1,284 of the NHL belt, the 159th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since March 9, 1972, with 4 defenses over 10 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on March 25, 1972.
1,284Reign number
159Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held
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