Nikolaj Ehlers, a key forward for the Winnipeg Jets, will not participate in the early phase of the playoffs due to a right foot injury. Jets coach Scott Arniel confirmed that Ehlers is on a week-to-week recovery timeline after he re-aggravated a previous injury following a collision with an official during a match against the Chicago Blackhawks.

This season, Ehlers has contributed significantly with 24 goals and 39 assists over 69 games. In a silver lining for the Jets, fellow forward Gabe Vilardi has returned to practice and is considered day-to-day, potentially adding depth to the team as they anticipate their playoff matchup. The Jets recently secured their first Presidents’ Trophy, finishing with the best regular-season record in the league.