Belt game 4,971 · April 17, 1989 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 3–2 at home to start reign 1,878 of the NHL belt, the 283rd for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 6, 1989, with 3 defenses over 11 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 23, 1989.
1,878Reign number
283Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held