Belt game 4,975 · April 25, 1989 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 3–2 at home to start reign 1,880 of the NHL belt, the 284th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since April 23, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 1, 1989.
1,880Reign number
284Team's reign
0Defenses
6Days held