The NHL Belt · reign 1,280
Boston Bruins
Took the belt from Minnesota North Stars, 6–4, on February 19, 1972. Lost it to Los Angeles Kings, 2–0, on March 5, 1972.
6Defenses
15Days
183rdReign for the franchise
+1Closest call · Mar 4, 1972
1.8Average winning margin
283rdLongest of 3,434 reigns, by days
118thMost defenses of 3,434 reigns
Defended against
Canucks ×2Chicago Black HawksCalifornia Golden SealsKingsRed Wings
The season
- 1971–72: they had the best record (54–13–11); they won the Stanley Cup while holding the belt; 8 belt games of this reign; the belt changed hands 23 times that season.
Reign leaders
Most points for Boston Bruins across the 8 belt games of this reign with a box score.
| Player | PTS | Games | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phil Esposito | 20 | 8 |
| 2 | Bobby Orr | 13 | 8 |
| 3 | Fred Stanfield | 9 | 8 |
| 4 | Johnny Bucyk | 8 | 8 |
| 5 | Wayne Cashman | 8 | 8 |
Every game of the reign
margins from Boston Bruins’ side| Belt game | Date | Result | Margin | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3,336 | Feb 19, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Minnesota North Stars 6–4 Game → | +2 | Title change |
| 3,337 | Feb 20, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Chicago Black Hawks 3–1 | +2 | Defense |
| 3,338 | Feb 22, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Vancouver Canucks 4–3 | +1 | Defense |
| 3,339 | Feb 23, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat California Golden Seals 8–6 | +2 | Defense |
| 3,340 | Feb 26, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Los Angeles Kings 5–4 | +1 | Defense |
| 3,341 | Mar 2, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Vancouver Canucks 7–3 | +4 | Defense |
| 3,342 | Mar 4, 1972 | Boston Bruins beat Detroit Red Wings 5–4 | +1 | Defense |
| 3,343 | Mar 5, 1972 | Los Angeles Kings beat Boston Bruins 2–0 Game → | −2 | Title change |