Belt game 3,368 · May 4, 1972 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 5–2 at home to start reign 1,289 of the NHL belt, the 166th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 30, 1972, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on May 7, 1972.
1,289Reign number
166Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held