Belt game 3,907 · November 4, 1978
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Atlanta Flames 4–2 at home to start reign 1,463 of the NHL belt, the 247th for the franchise.
Atlanta Flames had held it since October 27, 1978, with 4 defenses over 8 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 12 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Kings on November 16, 1978.
1,463Reign number
247Team's reign
5Defenses
12Days held