Belt game 3,846 · December 23, 1977
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Islanders 7–5 at home to start reign 1,449 of the NHL belt, the 245th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since December 20, 1977, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 64 days and 25 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on February 25, 1978.
1,449Reign number
245Team's reign
25Defenses
64Days held
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