Pavel Dorofeyev, a key player for the Vegas Golden Knights with 35 goals this season, will miss Game 6 against the Minnesota Wild due to an undisclosed injury. Coach Bruce Cassidy announced that Dorofeyev is day-to-day and will be replaced by Victor Olofsson, who has contributed 15 goals this season. Olofsson is expected to step in on the power play, showcasing Vegas' depth as they aim to close out the first round of the Western Conference series. Despite the absence of Dorofeyev, the team remains confident, emphasizing that they are not overly dependent on any single player.

In his last game, Dorofeyev's injury occurred late in a tight 3-2 overtime victory over the Wild, where he started on the top line alongside Jack Eichel and William Karlsson. Mark Stone has taken over his spot, and the reshuffled lines have shown promise, outshooting Minnesota significantly in their previous matchup. The Golden Knights currently lead the series 3-2, with a potential Game 7 looming if the Wild even the odds.