Nikolaj Ehlers witnessed first-hand a year ago how one or two players can tip the scales of an NHL playoff series.
The speedy Winnipeg forward says he wants to carry a heavier load this spring as the Jets begin their quest for the Stanley Cup.
Ehlers will skate on the right side of centre Kevin Hayes on the second forward unit, with Mathieu Perreault on the left wing Wednesday in Game 1 of Winnipeg's opening-round playoff series with the St. Louis Blues.
Puck drop is 7 p.m. at Bell MTS Place.