Belt game 5,838 · January 21, 1998
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 2,231 of the NHL belt, the 309th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since January 3, 1998, with 4 defenses over 18 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Carolina Hurricanes on January 24, 1998.
2,231Reign number
309Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held