Belt game 4,062 · March 15, 1980
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Edmonton Oilers 7–3 on the road to start reign 1,516 of the NHL belt, the 253rd for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since March 12, 1980, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 32 days and 12 defenses, then lost it to Dallas Stars on April 16, 1980.
1,516Reign number
253Team's reign
12Defenses
32Days held