Belt game 3,693 · February 20, 1976
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 5–3 at home to start reign 1,400 of the NHL belt, the 239th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since February 17, 1976, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 29 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Kings on March 20, 1976.
1,400Reign number
239Team's reign
13Defenses
29Days held