For years, the former New York Islanders Forward Frans Nielsen was the highest scoring Danish player in NHL history.

He no longer holds this title.

Earlier Sunday, Winnipeg Jets Forward Nikolaj Ehlers had an assist to tie Nielsen’s record before scoring an empty-net goal to take sole possession of first place:

Ehlers’ two-point night helps 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 seasons in the NHL with the Islanders before signing with the Detroit Red Wings in July 2016. He retired from the NHL after the 2020-21 season.

Nielsen is famous for his patented backhand breakaway move, which brought the Islanders much success in shootouts for many years.

Ehlers was involved in trade rumors last summer, with the Islanders interested in the winger. He remained in Winnipeg, where he helped the Jets get off to a good start to the season.

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Ehlers has eight goals, nine assists for 17 points and a +11 rating in eight games. The Jets are 11-1-0.

The first meeting of the season between the Islanders and Jets will not take place until February 7.

New York is back in action at UBS Arena on Tuesday when it hosts the Pittsburgh Penguins.