Belt game 5,171 · April 11, 1991 · playoffs
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 4–3 (OT) at home to start reign 1,961 of the NHL belt, the 292nd for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since April 7, 1991, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 6 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on April 17, 1991.
1,961Reign number
292Team's reign
1Defenses
6Days held