Golden Knights defeat Bruins 5-1, Dorofeyev nets hat trick

Pavel Dorofeyev scored a hat trick as the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Boston Bruins 5-1 on Thursday night, marking his second career hat trick. The win helped the Golden Knights extend their Pacific Division lead over the Edmonton Oilers. Vegas dominated the game, outshooting the Bruins 32-19 and showcasing a strong special teams performance, including a power play goal from Dorofeyev. The Bruins, on the other hand, suffered their fourth consecutive loss and struggled offensively, managing only 19 shots on goal. With 12 games remaining, Boston is five points behind in the race for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference. The Golden Knights are looking to build momentum as they continue their homestand against Detroit on Saturday.