The NHL Belt · reign 963
Detroit Red Wings
Took the belt from Toronto Maple Leafs, 3–1, on December 3, 1961. Lost it to New York Rangers, 6–1, on December 20, 1961.
5Defenses
17Days
122ndReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,471 | Dec 3, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings beat Toronto Maple Leafs 3–1 | Title change |
| 2,472 | Dec 7, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings and New York Rangers tied 3–3 | Tie · defense |
| 2,473 | Dec 9, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–0 | Defense |
| 2,474 | Dec 10, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings beat Chicago Blackhawks 3–2 | Defense |
| 2,475 | Dec 14, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings beat Boston Bruins 5–0 | Defense |
| 2,476 | Dec 17, 1961 | Detroit Red Wings beat Montréal Canadiens 3–1 | Defense |
| 2,477 | Dec 20, 1961 | New York Rangers beat Detroit Red Wings 6–1 | Title change |