Belt game 4,353 · February 26, 1983
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Washington Capitals 4–1 at home to start reign 1,623 of the NHL belt, the 259th for the franchise.
Washington Capitals had held it since February 24, 1983, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on March 6, 1983.
1,623Reign number
259Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held
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