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Pavel Dorofeyev bad puck luck hits new heights in Rangers’ latest home win

New York Rangers winger Pavel Dorofeyev went another game without a goal on Monday night against the Anaheim Ducks, but that's not due to lack of effort. Rather, it was a case of bad luck for Dorofeyev.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 4:44 PM
Pavel Dorofeyev bad puck luck hits new heights in Rangers’ latest home win
Key Things to Know
  • Pavel Dorofeyev remained stuck in a scoring slump despite generating several quality chances in New York's 5-2 win over Anaheim.
  • The New York Rangers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Monday to remain undefeated at home with a 6-0-0 record.
  • Dorofeyev hit the post on a wide-open net and finished with 10 total shots, including five on goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Pavel Dorofeyev endured another frustrating scoring night despite generating numerous chances in the New York Rangers' 5-2 win against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday. The winger registered 10 shots and hit the post on an open net, leaving him with just two goals through 11 games this season. Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two goals to help propel the Rangers to a 6-0-0 home record.

Dorofeyev also faced a brief benching by head coach Mike Sullivan during the second period. Sullivan explained after the game that Dorofeyev was removed from the top power-play unit for failing to make a smart line change after logging 3:02 of continuous ice time during a first-period man advantage.

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