Belt game 6,559 · February 9, 2006
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Buffalo Sabres 3–2 (OT) on the road to start reign 2,566 of the NHL belt, the 316th for the franchise.
Buffalo Sabres had held it since January 24, 2006, with 5 defenses over 16 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Winnipeg Jets on February 11, 2006.
2,566Reign number
316Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held