Belt game 965 · March 26, 1940 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Boston Bruins 1–0 at home to start reign 396 of the NHL belt, the 39th for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since March 21, 1940, with 1 defense over 5 days.
New York Rangers held it for 11 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on April 6, 1940.
396Reign number
39Team's reign
4Defenses
11Days held