On This Day in Blackhawks History: February 7

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Jonnie Nonnie | Last updated Feb 7, 2024 3:32 PM ET

Here's a list of notable events on February 7 in Chicago Blackhawks history.

2021: Alex DeBrincat Becomes Star of the Show in Dallas

On February 7, 2021, Alex DeBrincat scored both Blackhawks' goals in a 2-1 overtime win over the Dallas Stars.

Chicago took the lead just over midway through the first period thanks to DeBrincat's power-play goal. Jason Robertson got Dallas even in the middle frame before a scoreless third period.

In overtime, DeBrincat provided an exclamation point by scoring the game-winning goal on a beautiful rush with Patrick Kane.

#OTD in 2021, the #Blackhawks beat the Stars in overtime on this excellent play between Patrick Kane and Alex DeBrincat, resulting in an emphatic Pat Foley call.

“BANG! OT GWG!”

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— Four Feathers Podcast (@FourFeathersPod) February 7, 2024

Malcolm Subban made 30 saves on 31 Stars shots to backstop the Blackhawks' victory.

Notable Blackhawks Birthdays

Tim Higgins, the Blackhawks' 10th overall pick in the 1978 NHL Draft, was born on February 7, 1958. Higgins spent parts of six seasons in Chicago and scored 185 points (79 goals, 106 assists) in 358 regular-season games. He added 11 points (four goals, seven assists) in 39 playoff games with the Blackhawks.

Richard Panik, a journeyman NHL forward, was born on February 7, 1991. Panik spent parts of three seasons in Chicago and scored 68 points (34 goals, 34 assists) in 149 regular-season games. He added four assists in 10 playoff games with the Blackhawks.