Belt game 4,824 · December 8, 1987
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat New York Islanders 3–2 on the road to start reign 1,813 of the NHL belt, the 278th for the franchise.
New York Islanders had held it since December 2, 1987, with 1 defense over 6 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 11 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on December 19, 1987.
1,813Reign number
278Team's reign
4Defenses
11Days held
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