Belt game 981 · November 30, 1940
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat Montréal Canadiens 6–1 at home to start reign 401 of the NHL belt, the 41st for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since November 26, 1940, with 0 defenses over 4 days.
New York Rangers held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on December 1, 1940.
401Reign number
41Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held