Belt game 3,989 · May 15, 1979 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 6–2 at home to start reign 1,494 of the NHL belt, the 251st for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since May 5, 1979, with 2 defenses over 10 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 155 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on October 17, 1979.
1,494Reign number
251Team's reign
5Defenses
155Days held