Belt game 3,809 · May 7, 1977 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 7–3 at home to start reign 1,437 of the NHL belt, the 243rd for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 21, 1977, with 4 defenses over 16 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 175 days and 11 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Kings on October 29, 1977.
1,437Reign number
243Team's reign
11Defenses
175Days held