Belt game 4,687 · May 9, 1986 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 3–1 at home to start reign 1,753 of the NHL belt, the 268th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since May 7, 1986, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 7 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Calgary Flames on May 16, 1986.
1,753Reign number
268Team's reign
0Defenses
7Days held