The NHL Belt · reign 956
Montréal Canadiens
Took the belt from New York Rangers, 3–1, on October 14, 1961. Lost it to Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–2, on November 1, 1961.
7Defenses
18Days
177thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,449 | Oct 14, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 3–1 | Title change |
| 2,450 | Oct 15, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens and Boston Bruins tied 5–5 | Tie · defense |
| 2,451 | Oct 18, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat New York Rangers 5–2 | Defense |
| 2,452 | Oct 21, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat Boston Bruins 6–2 | Defense |
| 2,453 | Oct 22, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 | Defense |
| 2,454 | Oct 26, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat Chicago Blackhawks 7–1 | Defense |
| 2,455 | Oct 28, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings 7–5 | Defense |
| 2,456 | Oct 29, 1961 | Montréal Canadiens beat Detroit Red Wings 6–3 | Defense |
| 2,457 | Nov 1, 1961 | Toronto Maple Leafs beat Montréal Canadiens 3–2 | Title change |