LAS VEGAS (KSNV) — Vegas Golden Knights forward Pavel Dorofeyev is being recognized for his blazing hot start to the season.
The NHL named Dorofeyev as the first of “Three Stars” of the league’s 2025-26 opening week.
The right winger has five goals, four on the power play, in three games to lead the NHL in the young season.
He posted a hat trick in the Oct. 8 shootout loss to Los Angeles and scored once against both San Jose and Seattle.
Dorofeyev, 24, had a career year with Vegas last season, posting highs in goals (35) and assists (17).