Belt game 5,207 · November 8, 1991
New Jersey Devils take the belt
New Jersey Devils beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 at home to start reign 1,977 of the NHL belt, the 18th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since October 19, 1991, with 8 defenses over 20 days.
New Jersey Devils held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on November 9, 1991.
1,977Reign number
18Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held