Belt game 853 · November 17, 1938
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Chicago Blackhawks 1–0 on the road to start reign 354 of the NHL belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since April 10, 1938, with 5 defenses over 221 days.
New York Rangers held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Bruins on November 22, 1938.
354Reign number
29Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held