Yahoo Sports Winnipeg's Nikolaj Ehlers Passes Former Islanders Forward Frans Nielsen To Become NHL's All-Time Highest Scoring Dane
For years, former New York Islanders forward Frans Nielsen was the highest-scoring Danish player in NHL NHL history.
He no longer holds that title.
Earlier on Sunday, Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers tallied an assist to tie Nielsen's record before scoring an empty-net goal to take sole possession of first place:
Empty net goal for Winnipeg!
Scored by Nikolaj Ehlers with 02:45 remaining in the 3rd period.
Assisted by Mark Scheifele and Vladislav Namestnikov.
Winnipeg: 6
Tampa Bay: 4#TBLvsWPG #GoJetsGo #GoBolts pic.twitter.com/XcRGxkZ9N6— NHL Goals (@nhl_goal_bot) November 3, 2024
Ehlers two-point night help the Jets defeat the Tampa Bay Lightning 7-4 at Canada Life Centre.
Nielsen, now 40, finished his NHL career with 473 points in 925 games, 167 goals, and 306 assists.
He spent his first 10 NHL seasons with the Islanders before signing with the Detroit Red Wings in July 2016. He retired from the NHL after the 2020-21 season.
Congrats to Nikolaj Ehlers, who earlier today passed Frans Nielsen to become the highest scoring Dane in #NHL history. #NHLStats #isles #WpgJets
— Eric Hornick (@ehornick) November 4, 2024
Nielsen is famous for his patented backhand breakaway move, which has brought the Islanders much success in the shootout for many years.
Ehlers was involved in trade rumors this past summer, with the Islanders interested in the winger. He remained in Winnipeg, where he has helped the Jets to a hot start this season.
Related: Sources: Islanders Have Inquired About Winnipeg Jets Forward Nikolaj Ehlers
Ehlers has eight goals, nine assists for 17 points, and a +11 rating in eight games. The Jets are 11-1-0.
The Islanders and Jets' first meeting of the season is not until Feb 7.
New York is back in action at UBS Arena on Tuesday when they play host to the Pittsburgh Penguins.
