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Nikolaj Ehlers

Left Wing · Carolina Hurricanes

2014 Draft, Rd 1 Pick 9 (#9) — Winnipeg Jets

Next Game

Tue, Mar 17 · 7:00 PM ET @ Blue Jackets

FanDuel Sports South, FanDuel Sports Ohio

Age 306'0"168 lbsShoots LeftAalborg, DNK

Current Season

GP

66

Goals

20

Assists

32

Points

52

+/-

+5

S%

12.3%

Last 5 Games

DateOppGAPTS+/-SOGTOI
Mar 14@ TBL011+2214:19
Mar 12vs STL000-2015:02
Mar 10vs PIT011-1417:18
Mar 7@ CGY000-2214:40
Mar 6@ EDM112+3315:15

Career Stats

Contract

Cap Hit

$8.50M

Total Value

$51.00M

Expires

6 yrs · 2030-2031

Status

Then UFA

No-movement (Yrs 1-2) · No-trade (Yrs 3-4) · 10-team no-trade list (Yrs 5-6)

via PuckPedia

Recent Stories

Game Recap
The Ehlers Departure: Can Winnipeg's Young Guns Fill the Void?

Nikolaj Ehlers' departure to Carolina last summer left a significant hole in Winnipeg's lineup, and the Jets are banking on their youth movement to compensate for losing a 10-year cornerstone who accumulated 520 points during his tenure. Cole Perfetti, Brad Lambert, and Nikita Chibrikov represent the organization's best hope to replace Ehlers' production, though none have proven they can consistently deliver at his level.

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Playoffs
Ehlers Hurts Knee, Exits Pens Game

Nikolaj Ehlers leaves the Penguins game with a knee injury, sending Hurricanes into immediate concern mode. Carolina's speed game hinges on his dynamic edge, and front offices already buzz about lineup impacts. With playoffs looming, the Canes face a pivotal test on depth and resilience.

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Game Recap
Ehlers' Hat Trick Lifts Canes Past Canucks

Nikolaj Ehlers channels his inner sniper, torching Vancouver with a hat trick that drags the Hurricanes out of a tight spot against a desperate Canucks squad. Carolina's top guns finally sync up, exposing Vancouver's defensive cracks in a game that had playoff vibes written all over it. This escape keeps the Canes glued to the top of the East, where every point counts in the dog days.

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Trades & Rumors
Ehlers Bags 7th NHL Hat Trick

Nikolaj Ehlers lights up the scoreboard again, notching his seventh career NHL hat trick for the Hurricanes in a game that has Carolina buzzing. The Danish sniper, fresh off signing that monster deal last summer, keeps proving why GMs around the league still whisper about his untapped ceiling. This performance piles on the pressure for teams chasing the Metro leaders, as Ehlers reminds everyone he's just hitting stride.

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News
Ehlers Pots Goal for Hurricanes

Nikolaj Ehlers delivers a timely goal for the Hurricanes, boosting their attack in a pivotal Eastern Conference clash. His finish rewards persistent forechecking against a stingy defense. Carolina leans on these sparks to hold their contender status through the deadline stretch.

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News
Ehlers Rifles Home a Beauty Wrister

Nikolaj Ehlers unleashes a textbook wrister that buries the puck, igniting his squad in a critical matchup. Defenders collapse too late as his quick release exploits the tiniest seam. This goal shifts momentum at a moment when every tally counts toward playoff seeding.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Nikolaj Ehlers's stats this season?
Nikolaj Ehlers has 20 goals and 32 assists for 52 points in 66 games this season.
What team does Nikolaj Ehlers play for?
Nikolaj Ehlers is a forward for the Carolina Hurricanes.
What is Nikolaj Ehlers's contract?
Nikolaj Ehlers has a cap hit of $8.50M with 5 years remaining. He will be an unrestricted free agent (UFA) when the contract expires.
When was Nikolaj Ehlers drafted?
Nikolaj Ehlers was drafted in the 2014 NHL Draft by the Winnipeg Jets in Round 1, Pick 9 (9 overall).
Where is Nikolaj Ehlers from?
Nikolaj Ehlers is 30 years old and was born in Aalborg, DNK.