Belt game 3,767 · February 3, 1977
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Vancouver Canucks 6–4 on the road to start reign 1,423 of the NHL belt, the 242nd for the franchise.
Vancouver Canucks had held it since January 29, 1977, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 31 days and 13 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on March 6, 1977.
1,423Reign number
242Team's reign
13Defenses
31Days held