Belt game 4,229 · January 2, 1982
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,577 of the NHL belt, the 191st for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 29, 1981, with 1 defense over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Capitals on January 3, 1982.
1,577Reign number
191Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held