Belt game 970 · April 6, 1940 · playoffs
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat New York Rangers 2–1 at home to start reign 397 of the NHL belt, the 69th for the franchise.
New York Rangers had held it since March 26, 1940, with 4 defenses over 11 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Rangers on April 11, 1940.
397Reign number
69Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held
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