Belt game 4,948 · February 26, 1989
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Vancouver Canucks 5–2 at home to start reign 1,864 of the NHL belt, the 281st for the franchise.
Vancouver Canucks had held it since February 16, 1989, with 3 defenses over 10 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Edmonton Oilers on March 1, 1989.
1,864Reign number
281Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held