Belt game 871 · January 3, 1939
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Americans 2–1 at home to start reign 363 of the NHL belt, the 44th for the franchise.
New York Americans had held it since December 29, 1938, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 4 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on January 7, 1939.
363Reign number
44Team's reign
1Defenses
4Days held