Nikolaj Ehlers

Nikolaj Ehlers
Ehlers at the CHL / NHL Top Prospects Game on 15 January 2014
Born (1996-02-14) 14 February 1996
Aalborg, Denmark
Height 6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight 172 lb (78 kg; 12 st 4 lb)
Position Forward
Shoots Left
NHL team
Former teams		 Carolina Hurricanes
EHC Biel
Winnipeg Jets
National team  Denmark
NHL draft 9th overall, 2014
Winnipeg Jets
Playing career 2015–present

Nikolaj Ehlers (born 14 February 1996) is a Danish professional ice hockey forward. He currently plays for the Carolina Hurricanes of the National Hockey League (NHL). He has also played for the Winnipeg Jets. Outside of the NHL, he has played for EHC Biel of the National League A (NLA).

Career

Before playing in the NHL, Ehlers played parts of four seasons with EHC Biel of the National League A (NLA) and two seasons with the Halifax Mooseheads of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). He had a successful time with the Mooseheads. He was selected to take part in the CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game, being named as an alternate captain for Team Orr.[1] He was also the winner of the RDS Cup as Rookie of the Year and the Michael Bossy Trophy as the Top Prospect in the league. He was named to that season's Second All-Star Team and Rookie All-Star Team.[2] On 3 September 2014, the Mooseheads names Ehlers an alternate captain for the team.[3] He won the won the Paul Dumont Trophy as the league's "Personality of the Year" and was named to the QMJHL's First All-Star Team.[4]

He was drafted 9th overall by the Winnipeg Jets in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft.[5] On 2 September 2014, Ehlers signed a three-year, $1.625 million entry-level contract with the Jets.[6] On 8 October 2015, Ehlers made his NHL debut with the Jets in a 6–2 win against the Boston Bruins.[7] The next night, Ehlers recorded his first NHL point when he assisted on a Mark Scheifele goal in a 3–1 win against the New Jersey Devils.[8] On 13 October, Ehlers scored his first NHL goal against Henrik Lundqvist in a 4–1 win against the New York Rangers.[9] On 26 January 2016, Ehlers recorded his first NHL hat-trick in a 5–2 win against the Arizona Coyotes.[10] On 1 April 2017, he recorded his 100th career NHL point in a 5–2 win against the Ottawa Senators.[11]

On 2 September 2014, Ehlers signed a seven-year, $6.0 million contract to stay with the Jets.[12] He helped the team during the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffs. The team defeated the Minnesota Wild in the first round and Nashville Predators in the second round.[13][14] They eventually lost to the Vegas Golden Knights four games to one in the Western Conference final.[15] He also helped them during the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs. They faced the St. Louis Blues in the first round. Ehlers blocked a shot in Game 5 and he suffered a fractured leg. The Jets went on to lose to the Blues four games to two.[16][17] On 19 November 2019, Ehlers scored his 100th career NHL goal in a in a 2–1 win against the Nashville Predators.[18]

On 3 July 2025, Ehlers signed a six-year, $51 million contract to join the Carolina Hurricanes.[19]

References

  1. ↑ "BMO CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game Captains". Canadian Hockey League. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  2. ↑ "Danish delight Nikolaj Ehlers a nightmare for oppostion". McKeen's Hockey. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Mooseheads Name Falkenham Captain". Halifax Mooseheads. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ "Canes Agree To Terms With Nikolaj Ehlers On Six-Year Contract". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ "Winnipeg Jets select Nikolaj Ehlers ninth overall in the 2014 NHL Draft". Winnipeg Jets. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  6. ↑ "Jets Agree to Terms With Nikolaj Ehlers". Winnipeg Jets. Archived from the original on August 15, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  7. ↑ "Jets beat Bruins 6-2, snap 13-game losing streak in Boston". ESPN. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  8. ↑ "Jets spoil Hynes' debut as Devils coach, beat New Jersey 3-1". Fox Sports. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jets spoil Hynes' debut as Devils coach, beat New Jersey 3-1". Fox Sports. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jets' Ehlers fourth rookie with hat trick in January". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Senators sliding in Atlantic Division race". Ottawa Senators. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  12. ↑ "Jets extend Nikolaj Ehlers". Winnipeg Jets. Archived from the original on May 16, 2023. Retrieved December 25, 2025.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
  13. ↑ "Jets shut out Wild in Game 5 for first series win". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  14. ↑ "Jets defeat Predators in Game 7, advance to Western Final". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Golden Knights advance to Stanley Cup Final, eliminate Jets in Game 5". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  16. ↑ "Ehlers played final game of playoffs on fractured leg". Winnipeg Free Press. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  17. ↑ "Schwartz has hat trick, Blues top Jets to win series in Game 6". National Hockey League. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  18. ↑ "Hellebuyck makes 38 saves to lead Jets past Predators". Sportsnet. Retrieved December 25, 2025.
  19. ↑ "Ehlers signs 6-year, $51 million contract with Hurricanes". Carolina Hurricanes. Retrieved December 25, 2025.

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