Belt game 959 · March 12, 1940
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 2–1 at home to start reign 393 of the NHL belt, the 53rd for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 10, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to New York Rangers on March 19, 1940.
393Reign number
53Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held