Belt game 4,779 · April 20, 1987 · playoffs
Quebec Nordiques take the belt
Quebec Nordiques beat Montréal Canadiens 7–5 on the road to start reign 1,787 of the NHL belt, the 20th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since March 16, 1987, with 12 defenses over 35 days.
Quebec Nordiques held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 24, 1987.
1,787Reign number
20Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held
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