Sullivan moves Dorofeyev to Rangers' top line to boost scoring

Mike Sullivan has shifted Pavel Dorofeyev to the top line with Mika Zibanejad and Alexis Lafrenière, hoping to spark the New York Rangers' offense. This decision comes after Dorofeyev struggled in the first 14 games of the season. Sullivan acknowledged the need for change due to the recent drop-off in production and indicated he has given the forward a chance to excel. Gabe Perreault was moved to the third unit to accommodate the adjustment. The Rangers remain committed to their defensive pairings, maintaining the current setup as they pursue immediate results from their revamped forward line. The new combination takes effect during the game against an unnamed opponent on Friday night.

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