Belt game 4,639 · January 27, 1986
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Hartford Whalers 6–3 at home to start reign 1,734 of the NHL belt, the 214th for the franchise.
Hartford Whalers had held it since January 20, 1986, with 2 defenses over 7 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on February 1, 1986.
1,734Reign number
214Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held