From benching to hero: Dorofeyev delivers for Golden Knights with hat trick
By Danny Webster
Published on April 30, 2026.
Pavel Dorofeyev, the Golden Knights' right wing, was benched in the third period of Game 4 and responded with a hat trick in Game 5, helping the team secure a 3-2 series lead over Utah. The hat trick helped the Knights secure a win in the 5-4 double overtime win over the Utah Mammoth. All three goals in Game Five tied the game. This victory puts the Knights one win away from advancing to the second round of the series. This marks the second time that Doroffeyev has scored 37 goals in the regular season for the Knights, marking a career-high 37 goals.
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