Belt game 3,746 · December 12, 1976
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 5–2 at home to start reign 1,414 of the NHL belt, the 179th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 21, 1976, with 8 defenses over 21 days.
New York Rangers held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on December 16, 1976.
1,414Reign number
179Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held