Belt game 4,630 · January 8, 1986
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 5–3 at home to start reign 1,731 of the NHL belt, the 265th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since January 4, 1986, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on January 10, 1986.
1,731Reign number
265Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held