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Winnipeg Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers Out Week-to-Week After Aggravating Foot Injury

The star winger's playoff availability is in doubt following a collision with an official, while Gabriel Vilardi progresses toward a return.

Apr 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) skates with the puck during the third period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images/File photo
Winnipeg Jets left wing Nikolaj Ehlers (27) controls the puck during an NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Overview

  • Nikolaj Ehlers is sidelined on a week-to-week basis after aggravating a pre-existing foot injury during a collision with an official in Saturday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • This setback jeopardizes Ehlers' participation in the Winnipeg Jets' upcoming playoff series, with his absence expected to impact the team's offensive depth significantly.
  • Ehlers, who has 63 points in 69 games this season, had already missed time earlier this year due to a lower-body injury.
  • Gabriel Vilardi, another key forward for the Jets, has been upgraded to day-to-day status after recovering from an upper-body injury sustained in March, offering some hope for the team's lineup.
  • The Jets, winners of the Presidents' Trophy, will play their regular-season finale on Wednesday, aiming to set a franchise record for points while preparing for their first-round playoff matchup.