Belt game 3,507 · March 9, 1974
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–2 at home to start reign 1,335 of the NHL belt, the 238th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 3, 1974, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on March 16, 1974.
1,335Reign number
238Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held