Pavel Dorofeyev, activated from IR, made a triumphant return to the Vegas Golden Knights, scoring a goal to give them a 1-0 lead against the Wings mid 1p. His goal, a result of a clever play that saw him beat Reimer 5-hole with a shot from the slot along the ice, was celebrated across multiple tweets by fans and commentators alike. The game progressed with the Golden Knights maintaining their lead, and despite a later goal by the Wings, the first period ended with Vegas leading 2-1. The Knights' performance, including 17 saves by Reimer and a successful power play opportunity featuring Chandler Stephenson and Anthony Mantha, highlighted a strong team effort.
27.3 second left in 1p and Seider shot is tipped by Rasmussen, it's 2-1 Vegas over Wings. Reimer with 17 saves in 20 minutes, Wings with 7 SOG.
Pavel scores for Vegas. Nice rush with linemates Chandler Stephenson and Anthony Mantha. It's 1-0 Vegas and now VGK move to the PP
Pavel Dorofeyev surprises Reimer and beats him 5-hole. 1-0 Vegas
Welcome back Pavel Dorofeyev. He beats Reimer to give Knights a 1-0 lead. He looked off his winger and shot from the slot along the ice and in.
Dorofeyev scores to put Vegas up 1-0 on Wings, mid 1p.
WELCOME BACK PAVEL DOROFEYEV 🚪 https://t.co/9yYPc59vul
Welcome back, Pavel Dorofeyev. Walks in on the transition chance, let’s one go and beats Reimer five-hole. 1-0
Welcome back Pavel! Through traffic pulls a little toe drag move that confuses Reimer. 1-0 VGK
Welcome back Pavel Dorofeyev. 1-0 VGK
Pavel Dorofeyev. 1-0 Vegas. What a cheeky release from Pavel. Pretty good.
🚪 DOOR’S OPEN 🚪 Pavel Dorofeyev has been activated from IR and will return tonight!!! #VegasBorn | @naqviinjurylaw https://t.co/wpbM1v9aF7