Belt game 5,167 · April 3, 1991 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 7–5 at home to start reign 1,959 of the NHL belt, the 291st for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since March 26, 1991, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on April 7, 1991.
1,959Reign number
291Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held