The Vegas Golden Knights dominated the Boston Bruins with a score of 5-1 on Thursday night, thanks in large part to Pavel Dorofeyev’s three-goal performance, marking his second career hat trick. This victory helped the Golden Knights extend their lead in the Pacific Division to three points over the Edmonton Oilers.
In addition to Dorofeyev’s hat trick, Brett Howden and Ivan Barbashev also found the back of the net for Vegas. Adin Hill made 18 saves in goal for the Golden Knights, coming close to securing his fifth shutout of the season before Morgan Geekie scored for Boston late in the third period.
The Bruins, who have now lost four games in a row, struggled to generate offense throughout the game, managing just 19 shots on goal. With only 12 games remaining in the regular season, Boston finds itself five points out of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
One key moment in the game came when Boston’s Nikita Zadorov was penalized for slashing, allowing Dorofeyev to score on the power play and give Vegas the lead. This marked the first time in the Golden Knights’ history that players have recorded consecutive hat tricks in home games.
Looking ahead, Vegas will face the Detroit Red Wings in the second game of a three-game homestand, while Boston will continue their five-game road trip in San Jose. Sports fans in Massachusetts can also check out the state’s sports betting guide for information on how to bet on games.
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