Belt game 4,171 · March 31, 1981
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Islanders 3–1 at home to start reign 1,553 of the NHL belt, the 256th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since March 24, 1981, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 8 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on April 8, 1981.
1,553Reign number
256Team's reign
2Defenses
8Days held
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