Belt game 4,683 · May 1, 1986 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 2–1 at home to start reign 1,751 of the NHL belt, the 267th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since April 23, 1986, with 2 defenses over 8 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on May 7, 1986.
1,751Reign number
267Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held