Nikolaj Ehlers will return to the lineup on Sunday. Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers will return to lineup for Game 3 vs. Oilers

The Winnipeg Jets will receive a significant boost for Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Edmonton Oilers. 

Forward Nikolaj Ehlers will return to the lineup on Sunday after being sidelined since April 24 with a suspected shoulder injury, according to Sportsnet's Ken Wiebe:

Ehlers is tied for second on the team with 21 goals in 47 regular-season games. The Danish winger also tallied 25 assists. 

The Jets are leading the series 2-0 and have the opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 lead on home ice. 

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