Belt game 4,977 · May 3, 1989 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Philadelphia Flyers 3–0 at home to start reign 1,882 of the NHL belt, the 285th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Flyers had held it since May 1, 1989, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Flyers on May 9, 1989.
1,882Reign number
285Team's reign
2Defenses
6Days held