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• Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Ditches non-contact sweater

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Ehlers (lower body) practiced in a regular jersey ahead of Tuesday's matchup with San Jose, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports. Ehlers is still considered day-to-day at this point and it's possible that immediately jumping into action in a back-to-back may not be the best approach, so he should probably be labeled questionable heading into Tuesday's contest. Prior to his eight-game absence, the Dane was stuck in a nine-game goal drought but had chipped in seven helpers over that stretch, including three with the man advantage. Once cleared to play, Ehlers will likely knock Nikita Chibrikov out of a top-six role.

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• Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Practicing in non-contact jersey

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  Ehlers (lower body) practiced in a non-contact jersey Friday, according to Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site. Ehlers has been out of action since Nov. 29 and has missed the last seven games. The 28-year-old was having a banner season before his injury in Vegas, as he has logged nine goals and 16 assists across 24 appearances this season.

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• Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Skates, no timetable for return

  8D ago • By RotoWire

  Ehlers (lower body) still doesn't have a timeline for his return to the lineup despite skating on his own Tuesday, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Ehlers was on the ice Tuesday for the first time since sustaining a lower-body injury against Vegas on Nov. 29. However, he remains on injured reserve, and a clearer picture of his status will come into focus once he resumes skating with his teammates. Ehlers has nine goals, 25 points and 61 shots on net through 24 appearances this season. After Brad Lambert and Alex Iafallo got looks in Winnipeg's top six during Ehlers' absence, Nikita Chibrikov will occupy a spot on the second line in Tuesday's game versus Boston.

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• Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Close to resuming skating

  9D ago • By RotoWire

  Head coach Scott Arniel said Sunday that he expects Ehlers (lower body) to resume skating with the team this week, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. Ehlers sustained a lower-body injury in late November and hasn't played since then, but he appears to be progressing in his recovery. The Jets don't practice Monday, so his earliest chance to resume skating will be Tuesday, and a better idea of his status could come into focus based on whether he's donning a non-contact sweater. The 28-year-old racked up nine goals and 16 assists over 24 appearances this season prior to sustaining his injury.

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• Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Moves to IR

  15D ago • By RotoWire

  Ehlers (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday. Winnipeg summoned Brad Lambert from AHL Manitoba in a corresponding move. Ehlers will miss his second straight game against St. Louis on Tuesday, and he won't be eligible to play in Thursday's matchup against Buffalo. According to Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press, the 28-year-old forward could be ready to return in 7-10 days, but that is a tentative timeline. Ehlers has generated nine goals, 25 points and 61 shots on net across 24 outings this season.

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