Belt game 939 · January 23, 1940
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Americans 5–3 on the road to start reign 385 of the NHL belt, the 36th for the franchise.
New York Americans had held it since January 21, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
New York Rangers held it for 9 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Detroit Red Wings on February 1, 1940.
385Reign number
36Team's reign
2Defenses
9Days held