Belt game 995 · January 5, 1941
New York Rangers take the belt
New York Rangers beat New York Americans 6–2 on the road to start reign 411 of the NHL belt, the 43rd for the franchise.
New York Americans had held it since December 31, 1940, with 0 defenses over 5 days.
New York Rangers held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Blackhawks on January 7, 1941.
411Reign number
43Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held