The NHL Belt · reign 1,494
Montréal Canadiens
Took the belt from New York Rangers, 6–2, on May 15, 1979. Lost it to Chicago Blackhawks, 3–2, on October 17, 1979.
5Defenses
155Days
251stReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3,989 | May 15, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 6–2 Playoffs | Title change |
| 3,990 | May 17, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–1 Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,991 | May 19, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–3 (OT) Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,992 | May 21, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 4–1 Playoffs | Defense |
| 3,993 | Oct 11, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat Atlanta Flames 3–1 | Defense |
| 3,994 | Oct 13, 1979 | Montréal Canadiens beat Quebec Nordiques 3–1 | Defense |
| 3,995 | Oct 17, 1979 | Chicago Blackhawks beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 | Title change |