Belt game 963 · March 21, 1940 · playoffs
Boston Bruins take the belt
Boston Bruins beat New York Rangers 4–2 at home to start reign 395 of the NHL belt, the 54th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 19, 1940, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Bruins held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on March 26, 1940.
395Reign number
54Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held