Through the first 13 games of the season, the 28-year-old Ehlers is off to a torrid start and on pace for a career year in goals and points — but he's on an expiring contract.

Nikolaj Ehlers racked up a hat trick and an assist to help the visiting Winnipeg Jets to a 6-2 win against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

Nikolaj Ehlers scored 1:26 into overtime and the Winnipeg Jets remained unbeaten this season with a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken.