Belt game 972 · April 11, 1940 · playoffs
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Toronto Maple Leafs 2–1 (2OT) on the road to start reign 398 of the NHL belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Toronto Maple Leafs had held it since April 6, 1940, with 1 defense over 5 days.
New York Rangers held it for 226 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on November 23, 1940.
398Reign number
40Team's reign
5Defenses
226Days held