Belt game 3,427 · February 14, 1973
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 6–3 at home to start reign 1,305 of the NHL belt, the 234th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since January 11, 1973, with 14 defenses over 34 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on February 17, 1973.
1,305Reign number
234Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held