Belt game 5,705 · November 16, 1996
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Vancouver Canucks 6–1 at home to start reign 2,191 of the NHL belt, the 307th for the franchise.
Vancouver Canucks had held it since November 14, 1996, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Carolina Hurricanes on November 20, 1996.
2,191Reign number
307Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held