Belt game 5,054 · February 28, 1990
Hartford Whalers take the belt
Hartford Whalers beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 at home to start reign 1,913 of the NHL belt, the 17th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since February 17, 1990, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Hartford Whalers held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on March 8, 1990.
1,913Reign number
17Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held
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