Belt game 992 · December 26, 1940
Montréal Canadiens take the belt
Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 7–5 at home to start reign 409 of the NHL belt, the 59th for the franchise.
Chicago Blackhawks had held it since December 22, 1940, with 1 defense over 4 days.
Montréal Canadiens held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to New York Americans on December 31, 1940.
409Reign number
59Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held
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