Dorofeyev sustained an upper-body injury versus the Rangers on Friday, Chris Chapman of Fox Sports Las Vegas reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev logged four shots on goal in 11:15 of ice time Friday. His status for Saturday's game versus the Red Wings is up in the air, but Michael Amadio (upper body) is expected to be activated from injured reserve prior to that contest.

Dorofeyev scored a goal in Monday's 6-5 overtime road loss against the Devils.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev opened the scoring just 6:12 into the game with helpers to Chandler Stephenson and captain Mark Stone, but the lead was short-lived. The 23-year-old left winger finished with a plus-1 rating, two shots on goal, a blocked shot and a minor penalty in his 12:30 of ice time across 19 shifts. He has found the back of the net in consecutive games, and Dorofeyev is up to six points (four goals, two assists) with a plus-5 rating in nine January outings. His four markers are the most of any month this season.

Dorofeyev scored a goal on four shots in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev has played in eight straight games, earning three goals and two assists in that span. The 23-year-old winger's spot in the lineup is safe with the Golden Knights navigating a rough patch for injuries. Dorofeyev has 13 points, 55 shots on net and a plus-5 rating over 26 outings, playing fairly well despite limited opportunities early on in the campaign.

Dorofeyev recorded a pair of assists in Monday's 4-1 victory over the Predators.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev set up Mark Stone's first two goals in Monday's contest, picking up the primary helper on his opening-period tally and another in the second to extend Vegas' lead to 2-0. It's just the second multi-point game of the season for the 23-year-old Dorofeyev, who'd gone scoreless in his previous three appearances. Overall, he's up to five goals and 12 points through 24 outings while primarily playing a top-six role this season.

Dorofeyev scored a goal and added two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev's tally in the second period put the Golden Knights ahead 2-1, and they never looked back. The winger has a chance to carve out a regular role while William Karlsson (lower body) and William Carrier (upper body) are out. Dorofeyev has three goals and an assist over his last five games, and he's up to 10 points, 38 shots and a plus-2 rating through 20 contests overall.

Dorofeyev scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev opened the scoring just 3:59 into the game, but Sergei Bobrovsky wouldn't give up another goal to Vegas. Dorofeyev has three points over his last four contests and should have steady playing time until Keegan Kolesar (illness) returns. For the season, Dorofeyev has four goals, nine points (matching his career high), 37 shots on net and a plus-1 rating over 19 appearances.

Dorofeyev recorded an assist and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Kings.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev has two points over five games since rejoining the lineup on a regular basis. He's added 10 shots on net and five blocked shots in that span. Dorofeyev is unlikely to play much more than a middle-six role, but he's been solid when called upon this season. The winger has produced eight points, 35 shots on net, 11 blocked shots and a plus-1 rating over 18 appearances.

Dorofeyev scored his third goal of the season in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

The 23-year-old winger tied the score at 2-2 inside the final minute of the second period by snapping home a centering pass from Ben Hutton, but the third was all Florida. Dorofeyev is currently seeing top-six minutes at even strength, but he's had trouble keeping a spot in the lineup this season and has just three goals and seven points in 16 appearances.

Dorofeyev scored a goal on two shots and went plus-2 in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

A five-game point drought turned into a 10-game stint as a healthy scratch for Dorofeyev. The 23-year-old finally got a chance to rejoin the lineup with Michael Amadio (personal) out, and Dorofeyev made the most of it with a third-period tally. He's been in a tough position as Vegas' 13th forward, but Dorofeyev has six points, 24 shots on net and a plus-3 rating through 13 appearances this season.

Dorofeyev notched two assists and blocked two shots in Saturday's 7-0 win over the Avalanche.

EDGE Analysis

Dorofeyev has three helpers over his last two contests. He set up both of William Karlsson's third-period tallies in Saturday's blowout win. Dorofeyev has been steady when called upon with a goal, four assists, 12 shots on net, a plus-4 rating, three hits and three blocked shots over seven outings. His place in the lineup is likely secure at least until Nicolas Roy (undisclosed) can return from injured reserve.