Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Pavel Dorofeyev

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Pavel Dorofeyev

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Pavel Dorofeyev made an impact.

Pavel Igorevich Dorofeyev is a Russian professional ice hockey winger. He currently plays for the Vegas Golden Knights in the National Hockey League (NHL). Dorofeyev was drafted in the third round, 79th overall, by the Golden Knights in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft.

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2019: Second Season in KHL

In 2019, Pavel Dorofeyev played his second season in the KHL with Metallurg Magnitogorsk.

2019: Drafted by Vegas Golden Knights

In 2019, Pavel Dorofeyev was selected in the third round of the NHL Entry Draft, 79th overall, by the Vegas Golden Knights.

June 2020: Trade to Traktor Chelyabinsk

On June 11, 2020, Pavel Dorofeyev, along with three other prospects, was traded by Metallurg Magnitogorsk to Traktor Chelyabinsk in exchange for Vladislav Semin.

October 2020: KHL Appearance

On October 7, 2020, Pavel Dorofeyev made his lone KHL appearance with Traktor Chelyabinsk in a 4–2 victory over Kunlun Red Star.

January 2021: Signs with Vegas Golden Knights

On January 25, 2021, Pavel Dorofeyev ended his contract with Traktor Chelyabinsk and signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Vegas Golden Knights. He was then assigned to the Henderson Silver Knights.

2021: NHL Debut

In the 2021–22 season opening game, Pavel Dorofeyev made his NHL debut with Vegas in a 4–3 victory over the Seattle Kraken.

2022: Records seven goals and nine points

During the 2022-23 season, Pavel Dorofeyev recorded seven goals and nine points in 18 games played.

2022: Time with Henderson Silver Knights

Pavel Dorofeyev spent most of the 2021–22 and 2022–23 seasons with Henderson Silver Knights.

March 2023: First NHL point and goal

In March 2023, Pavel Dorofeyev was recalled to Vegas' roster. On March 12, 2023, he recorded his first NHL point and first NHL goal.

July 19, 2023: Signs one-year extension with Vegas

On July 19, 2023, after his entry-level contract expired, Pavel Dorofeyev signed a one-year extension with Vegas.

July 2, 2024: Signs two-year extension with Vegas

On July 2, 2024, Pavel Dorofeyev signed a further two-year extension with Vegas after a career-high 47 games in the 2023–24 season.

January 14, 2025: First Career Hat Trick

On January 14, 2025, Pavel Dorofeyev scored his first career hat trick during a game against the Nashville Predators.