Ehlers (neck) is practicing in a regular jersey Friday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers was in a non-contact jersey Thursday, so this is a big step forward for the winger. Ehlers is still expected to miss the Jets' next two preseason games. He had 12 goals and 38 points in only 45 games last season.

Ehlers (neck) is practicing in a non-contact jersey Thursday, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers is slated to miss the Jets' next two preseason games, but he's getting closer to a return. The oft-injured winger had 12 goals and 38 points in only 45 games last season.

Ehlers (neck) is not expected to be in the lineup for the Jets' next two preseason contests, Ken Wiebe of The Winnipeg Free Press reports Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers is running out of time to get into a preseason game for the Jets, as he will have just two more opportunities. Even if he doesn't play before Opening Night, the 27-year-old winger figures to fill a second-line role for the club this season where he will no doubt be eager to play more than the 45 games he did last year and get back to being a 50-plus point producer.

Ehlers started experiencing neck spasms Wednesday night, and he'll miss Friday's practice as a result, per Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers had 12 goals and 38 points in 45 contests in 2022-23. As long as he's healthy, Ehlers should open the season on one of the Jets' top-two lines.

Ehlers (upper body) will play in Game 5 against Vegas on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers, who was regarded as a game-time decision, missed the last five contests because of the injury. He contributed 12 goals and 38 points in 45 regular-season outings. Now that he's back, Ehlers is projected to play alongside Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter.

Ehlers (upper body) will be a game-time call for Thursday's must-win Game 5 versus Vegas, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears Ehlers may be ready to make his return to the lineup after missing the last five games with an upper-body injury. The 27-year-old winger picked up 12 goals and 38 points through 45 games during the regular season.

Ehlers (upper body) joined the Jets for Wednesday's practice and took part in line rushes, per Ken Wiebe of Sportsnet.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers' status for Game 5 on Thursday hasn't been confirmed, but this is an important step in the right direction. He's missed the Jets' last five contests because of the injury. Ehlers had 12 goals and 38 points in 45 regular-season appearances. If he does play Thursday, it might be on a line with Vladislav Namestnikov and Nino Niederreiter, based on Wednesday's line rushes.

Ehlers (upper body) won't be in the lineup Monday for Game 4 against Vegas, Murat Ares of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers, who last played April 11, still hasn't received medical clearance to return. He generated 38 points and 132 shots on goal in 45 appearances during the regular season. It's unclear if he'll be ready for Thursday's Game 5 in Vegas.

Ehlers (upper body) won't be in the lineup versus Vegas on Saturday, hockey insider John Shannon reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers will miss his fourth straight game, as he was not cleared to play by the medical staff. The talented winger had 12 goals and 38 points in only 45 regular-season games this season.

Ehlers (upper body) will be a game-time decision versus Vegas on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ehlers missed the last game of the regular season as well as the first two games of the playoffs in Vegas. He had 12 goals and 38 points in 45 regular-season games during an injury-riddled campaign.