Pavel Dorofeyev Scores OT Goal, Puts Knights in Finals
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- Pavel Dorofeyev scored the overtime goal in Game 5 against the Anaheim Ducks, moving the Golden Knights one win away from the conference finals.
- John Tortorella praised Dorofeyev’s workmanlike attitude, noting his “It’s my job” comment aligns with the coach’s own approach to hockey.
- Pavel Dorofeyev posted 10 playoff goals, more than any of his teammates Jack Eichel, Mitch Marner, and Mark Stone during the Golden Knights’ run to the Stanley Cup Final.
- Pavel Dorofeyev entered the Stanley Cup Final with a plus‑5 rating and the Golden Knights recorded a 1.46 goals‑againstst average per 60 minutes when he was on the ice.
- Pavel Dorofeyev was drafted 79th overall in 2019 despite KHL concerns and has amassed 92 career goals, ranking him among the top six of his draft class.
Why it matters: Vegas secures Dorofeyev’s services as a restricted free agent, likely earning him a multi‑million‑dollar contract this summer, which strengthens the Knights’ offensive depth heading into the Stanley Cup Final.
