NHL belt · 1970–71 · Belt MVP
Phil Esposito
Boston Bruins · 71 points in 37 belt games, 24 wins, 6 title-winning games. The most points across the season's belt games.
93Belt games with box scores
38Title changes
329Players
14Different holders
Who showed up when the NHL belt was on the line in 1970–71. Counting only belt games. The season's belt games →
Goals
| 1 | Phil EspositoBruins | 39 |
| 2 | Frank MahovlichCanadiens | 23 |
| 3 | Johnny BucykBruins | 21 |
| 4 | Bobby OrrBruins | 21 |
| 5 | John McKenzieBruins | 17 |
| 6 | Peter MahovlichCanadiens | 17 |
| 7 | Yvan CournoyerCanadiens | 14 |
| 8 | Ken HodgeBruins | 14 |
Assists
| 1 | Bobby OrrBruins | 46 |
| 2 | Phil EspositoBruins | 32 |
| 3 | Johnny BucykBruins | 29 |
| 4 | Ken HodgeBruins | 26 |
| 5 | Fred StanfieldBruins | 24 |
| 6 | Ted GreenBruins | 22 |
| 7 | Jean BeliveauCanadiens | 21 |
| 8 | J.C. TremblayCanadiens | 21 |
Points
| 1 | Phil EspositoBruins | 71 |
| 2 | Bobby OrrBruins | 67 |
| 3 | Johnny BucykBruins | 50 |
| 4 | Frank MahovlichCanadiens | 43 |
| 5 | Ken HodgeBruins | 40 |
| 6 | John McKenzieBruins | 37 |
| 7 | Yvan CournoyerCanadiens | 33 |
| 8 | Fred StanfieldBruins | 33 |
Saves
| 1 | Gerry CheeversBruins | 722 |
| 2 | Ken DrydenCanadiens | 689 |
| 3 | Tony EspositoBlackhawks | 470 |
| 4 | Eddie JohnstonBruins | 336 |
| 5 | Jacques PlanteMaple Leafs | 282 |
| 6 | Cesare ManiagoStars | 265 |
| 7 | Bruce GambleMaple Leafs | 254 |
| 8 | Joe DaleySabres | 213 |
Penalty minutes
| 1 | Keith MagnusonBlackhawks | 135 |
| 2 | Don AwreyBruins | 94 |
| 3 | Peter MahovlichCanadiens | 77 |
| 4 | John McKenzieBruins | 73 |
| 5 | John FergusonCanadiens | 70 |
| 6 | Wayne CashmanBruins | 60 |
| 7 | Bobby OrrBruins | 59 |
| 8 | Jim DoreyMaple Leafs | 59 |
Most belt games
| 1 | Johnny BucykBruins | 37 |
| 2 | Ted GreenBruins | 37 |
| 3 | Ed WestfallBruins | 37 |
| 4 | Gerry CheeversBruins | 37 |
| 5 | Eddie JohnstonBruins | 37 |
| 6 | Phil EspositoBruins | 37 |
| 7 | Ken HodgeBruins | 37 |
| 8 | Bobby OrrBruins | 37 |
Most belt-game wins
| 1 | Johnny BucykBruins | 24 |
| 2 | Ted GreenBruins | 24 |
| 3 | Ed WestfallBruins | 24 |
| 4 | Gerry CheeversBruins | 24 |
| 5 | Eddie JohnstonBruins | 24 |
| 6 | Phil EspositoBruins | 24 |
| 7 | Ken HodgeBruins | 24 |
| 8 | Bobby OrrBruins | 24 |
Title-winning games
| 1 | Frank MahovlichCanadiens | 10 |
| 2 | Jean BeliveauCanadiens | 9 |
| 3 | Henri RichardCanadiens | 9 |
| 4 | J.C. TremblayCanadiens | 9 |
| 5 | Terry HarperCanadiens | 9 |
| 6 | Jacques LaperriereCanadiens | 9 |
| 7 | John FergusonCanadiens | 9 |
| 8 | Yvan CournoyerCanadiens | 9 |
Best single belt game (PTS)
| 5 | Johnny Bucykvs. Buffalo Sabres · Jan 1, 1971 |
| 5 | Phil Espositovs. Los Angeles Kings · Oct 14, 1970 |
| 5 | Rosaire Paiementvs. Boston Bruins · Feb 16, 1971 |
| 4 | Jean Beliveauvs. Boston Bruins · Apr 8, 1971 |
| 4 | Frank Mahovlichvs. Minnesota North Stars · Apr 24, 1971 |
| 4 | Eddie Shackvs. Boston Bruins · Mar 21, 1971 |
| 4 | John McKenzievs. Vancouver Canucks · Oct 18, 1970 |
| 4 | J.C. Tremblayvs. Minnesota North Stars · Apr 20, 1971 |
Box scores: the NHL's own game center.