Hamilton Tigers take the belt

Hamilton Tigers beat Toronto St. Patricks 4–2 on the road to start reign 42 of the NHL belt, the 4th for the franchise.

Toronto St. Patricks had held it since December 21, 1921, with 0 defenses over 3 days.

Hamilton Tigers held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs on December 28, 1921.