On This Day in Blackhawks History: February 8

Here's a list of notable events on February 8 in Chicago Blackhawks history.

1990: Dirk Graham Leads Blackhawks in Barnburner

On February 8, 1990, Dirk Graham scored four points, including a hat trick, to help the Blackhawks defeat the Detroit Red Wings 8-6.

This installment of the Chicago-Detroit rivalry was a chaotic one that featured goals and penalties aplenty. Graham scored once in the first period and twice in the middle frame while adding an assist for his four-point night. He also racked up 14 penalty minutes in a rough-and-tumble affair.