Belt game 4,841 · January 18, 1988
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Edmonton Oilers 6–4 at home to start reign 1,821 of the NHL belt, the 279th for the franchise.
Edmonton Oilers had held it since January 13, 1988, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Blues on January 21, 1988.
1,821Reign number
279Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held