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Rangers Looking To Unlock Pavel Dorofeyev's Scoring Potential With New Line Change

The New York Rangers are making strategic adjustments to reignite the scoring touch of Pavel Dorofeyev, who arrived this offseason as a cornerstone of their offensive plans. Acquired from the Vegas Golden Knights on a seven-year, $77 million deal, the 25-year-old forward has shown flashes of his elite goal-scoring potential—posting 35 and 37 goals in his last two seasons—but has struggled to find his rhythm with just one goal and three points in his first seven games.

Despite generating 21 shots on net, his production has been muted, leading coach Mike Sullivan to reshuffle his line pairing. Dorofeyev was moved from a struggling unit with J.T.

Miller and Oliver Bjorkstrand/Tye Kartye to a more dynamic trio with Mika Zibanejad and Gabe Perreault, two players known for their playmaking and ice awareness. The change came after Dorofeyev’s first game on the new line ended without a point, though he did register two shots.

Sullivan also made a tactical power-play adjustment, temporarily removing Dorofeyev from the first unit after observing his engagement, though Perreault stepped in and contributed to a goal. With a track record of 20 power-play goals last season—second in the NHL—Dorofeyev’s offensive impact remains a key focus as the Rangers seek to unlock his full potential.

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