Pavel Dorofeyev scores for the Vegas Golden Knights with assists from Erik Karlsson and William Karlsson, leading to a 1-0 lead over the Winnipeg Jets. Dorofeyev's goal came after the Jets faced defensive challenges with players like Nikolaj Ehlers, Kyle Connor, and Mark Scheifele struggling in the first period. The goal was scored at 15:56 of the first period, with Dorofeyev showcasing good form with his third goal in four games.
Vegas' defencemen have been aggressive and are jumping up to cause problems for Winnipeg on the breakout. Jets zone exits stuffed in the first period, by my memory: Ehlers x1 (leading to the goal) Connor x2 Scheifele x2 1-0 VGK, via Pavel Dorofeyev
That line continues to cook. Karlsson with the puck recovery after Dorofeyev's first shot went wide, gets it back and rips it past Hellebuyck. Three goals in four games for Dorofeyev, and a 50-point season for Karlsson.
William Karlsson finds Pavel Dorofeyev in the slot and he whistles a shot high to the glove side of Connor Hellebuyck. #NHLJets trail #VegasBorn 1-0 at 15:56 of the first period.
Pavel Dorofeyev continues his hot streak, beating Hellebuyck glove side from the slot after a nice pass by Karlsson. 1-0 Vegas
William Karlsson finds Pavel Dorofyev in the slot and he whistles a shot high to the glove side of Connor Hellebuyck. #NHLJets trail #VegasBorn 1-0 at 15:56 of the first period.
Pavel Dorofeyev wires home a wrist shot, teed up by Erik Karlsson. The Jets' d-zone trouble started with a pass to Nikolaj Ehlers getting stuffed on the right wing boards. 1-0 Golden Knights.