Belt game 4,731 · December 31, 1986
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Calgary Flames 6–4 at home to start reign 1,773 of the NHL belt, the 175th for the franchise.
Calgary Flames had held it since December 28, 1986, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on January 6, 1987.
1,773Reign number
175Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held