Belt game 4,974 · April 23, 1989 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 at home to start reign 1,879 of the NHL belt, the 220th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since April 17, 1989, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Montréal Canadiens on April 25, 1989.
1,879Reign number
220Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held