Belt game 3,505 · March 3, 1974
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat California Golden Seals 8–2 at home to start reign 1,334 of the NHL belt, the 172nd for the franchise.
California Golden Seals had held it since March 2, 1974, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
New York Rangers held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on March 9, 1974.
1,334Reign number
172Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held