Jets' Nikolaj Ehlers: Expected to play Friday

Ehlers is expected to play against the Blackhawks on Friday after missing Thursday's practice with an undisclosed issue, Mitchell Clinton of the Jets' official site reports.

Ehlers has had a nagging undisclosed injury since training camp but he's managed to play in all 54 games to date. The Danish winger has 16 goals and 37 points this season, including three assists on the power play.