Belt game 3,527 · April 25, 1974 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Philadelphia Flyers 5–3 at home to start reign 1,344 of the NHL belt, the 174th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since April 9, 1974, with 5 defenses over 16 days.
New York Rangers held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on April 30, 1974.
1,344Reign number
174Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held