NHL belt · 1969–70 · Belt MVP
Phil Esposito
Boston Bruins · 35 points in 22 belt games, 15 wins, 3 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
89Belt games with box scores
32Title changes
277Players
10Different holders
Who showed up when the NHL belt was on the line in 1969–70. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Goals
| 1 | Phil EspositoBruins | 19 |
| 2 | Johnny BucykBruins | 12 |
| 3 | Ralph BackstromCanadiens | 12 |
| 4 | Bobby RousseauCanadiens | 12 |
| 5 | Mickey RedmondCanadiens | 12 |
| 6 | Red BerensonBlues | 11 |
| 7 | Bobby OrrBruins | 11 |
| 8 | Walt TkaczukRangers | 10 |
Assists
| 1 | Henri RichardCanadiens | 18 |
| 2 | John McKenzieBruins | 16 |
| 3 | Phil EspositoBruins | 16 |
| 4 | Dave BalonRangers | 15 |
| 5 | Jacques LaperriereCanadiens | 15 |
| 6 | Frank St. MarseilleBlues | 15 |
| 7 | Fred StanfieldBruins | 14 |
| 8 | J.C. TremblayCanadiens | 13 |
Points
| 1 | Phil EspositoBruins | 35 |
| 2 | Henri RichardCanadiens | 24 |
| 3 | Bobby RousseauCanadiens | 24 |
| 4 | Red BerensonBlues | 24 |
| 5 | Dave BalonRangers | 23 |
| 6 | Bobby OrrBruins | 23 |
| 7 | Johnny BucykBruins | 22 |
| 8 | John McKenzieBruins | 22 |
Saves
| 1 | Rogie VachonCanadiens | 696 |
| 2 | Ed GiacominRangers | 641 |
| 3 | Gerry CheeversBruins | 536 |
| 4 | Tony EspositoBlackhawks | 486 |
| 5 | Bruce GambleMaple Leafs | 403 |
| 6 | Gary SmithBarons | 354 |
| 7 | Cesare ManiagoStars | 321 |
| 8 | Bernie ParentFlyers | 229 |
Penalty minutes
| 1 | Derek SandersonBruins | 96 |
| 2 | Rick LeyMaple Leafs | 57 |
| 3 | Wayne CashmanBruins | 57 |
| 4 | John FergusonCanadiens | 53 |
| 5 | Tim HortonRangers | 50 |
| 6 | John McKenzieBruins | 50 |
| 7 | Don AwreyBruins | 48 |
| 8 | Jacques LaperriereCanadiens | 46 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Jean BeliveauCanadiens | 31 |
| 2 | Terry HarperCanadiens | 31 |
| 3 | Yvan CournoyerCanadiens | 31 |
| 4 | Ted HarrisCanadiens | 31 |
| 5 | Rogie VachonCanadiens | 31 |
| 6 | Mickey RedmondCanadiens | 31 |
| 7 | Jacques LaperriereCanadiens | 30 |
| 8 | Bobby RousseauCanadiens | 29 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Jean BeliveauCanadiens | 16 |
| 2 | Terry HarperCanadiens | 16 |
| 3 | Yvan CournoyerCanadiens | 16 |
| 4 | Ted HarrisCanadiens | 16 |
| 5 | Rogie VachonCanadiens | 16 |
| 6 | Mickey RedmondCanadiens | 16 |
| 7 | Jacques LaperriereCanadiens | 16 |
| 8 | Bobby RousseauCanadiens | 15 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Terry SawchukRangers | 7 |
| 2 | Ron StewartRangers | 7 |
| 3 | Bob NevinRangers | 7 |
| 4 | Dave BalonRangers | 7 |
| 5 | Jean RatelleRangers | 7 |
| 6 | Orland KurtenbachRangers | 7 |
| 7 | Arnie BrownRangers | 7 |
| 8 | Ed GiacominRangers | 7 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 4 | Norm Ullmanvs. Oakland Seals · Feb 7, 1970 |
| 4 | Bill McCrearyvs. Minnesota North Stars · Mar 11, 1970 |
| 4 | Arnie Brownvs. Detroit Red Wings · Apr 5, 1970 |
| 4 | Red Berensonvs. Philadelphia Flyers · Mar 12, 1970 |
| 4 | Phil Espositovs. New York Rangers · Apr 8, 1970 |
| 4 | Danny Grantvs. Chicago Black Hawks · Dec 10, 1969 |
| 4 | Peter Mahovlichvs. Los Angeles Kings · Mar 19, 1970 |
| 4 | Serge Savardvs. Minnesota North Stars · Jan 28, 1970 |
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