Pavel Dorofeev took a puck to the knee while blocking a shot from Jackson Lacombe during the fifth game of the second-round Stanley Cup series against the Anaheim Ducks. The Vegas Golden Knights forward not only continued playing but also netted the double, including the game-winning goal in overtime, leading his team to a 3-2 victory (3-2 in the series).
Midway through the second period, the 25-year-old Russian blocked a shot from Ducks defenseman Jackson Lacombe. The puck struck Dorofeev’s knee, and he initially struggled to get back on his feet. Medical staff from the Golden Knights came onto the ice, and Dorofeev managed to make his way to the locker room without putting weight on his injured leg. However, he returned to the bench before the end of the second period and rejoined the game, ultimately scoring two goals, with the decisive one coming in overtime.
Dorofeev finished the game with 2 goals and 2 blocks. He now has 7 goals and 2 assists in 11 playoff games this season. The series continues with Game 6 set to take place in Anaheim.
