Belt game 3,362 · April 16, 1972 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,287 of the NHL belt, the 165th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since March 26, 1972, with 7 defenses over 21 days.
New York Rangers held it for 14 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 30, 1972.
1,287Reign number
165Team's reign
3Defenses
14Days held