Belt game 985 · December 12, 1940
Toronto Maple Leafs take the belt
Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montréal Canadiens 4–3 at home to start reign 405 of the NHL belt, the 70th for the franchise.
Montréal Canadiens had held it since December 7, 1940, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
Toronto Maple Leafs held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Boston Bruins on December 17, 1940.
405Reign number
70Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held
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