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NHL Draft Lottery Tracker 2026: Full Results, Pick Order for Round 1
TL;DR
The NHL Draft Lottery for 2026 will determine the pick order for Round 1, with the Vancouver Canucks and Chicago Blackhawks having the best odds. The winner will have the opportunity to draft top prospect Gavin McKenna.
Key points
- NHL Draft Lottery for 2026 will be held live.
- Vancouver Canucks have a 25.5% chance to win.
- Chicago Blackhawks have a 13.5% chance to win.
- Gavin McKenna is the top prospect for the draft.
- The event takes place in Secaucus, N.J.
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The fate of several franchises is about to be decided by 14 ping-pong balls.
On Tuesday night, the NHL will hold its annual Draft Lottery live from the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, N.J. With the Vancouver Canucks (25.5%) and Chicago Blackhawks (13.5%) holding the best odds, 11 teams enter the night with a mathematical shot at the ultimate prize: the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.
The stakes couldn't be higher, as this yearâs winner earns the right to draft Gavin McKenna. The Penn State superstarâfresh off a historic freshman campaign that saw him reach the Hobey Baker Top 10âis the undisputed crown jewel of the 2026 class and a talent capable of shifting a franchise's trajectory the moment he hits the ice.
NHL Draft picks 2026: Full list of results from NHL Draft Lottery
This section will be updated after the picks are drawn on May 5.
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Q&A
What are the odds for the teams in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery?
The Vancouver Canucks have a 25.5% chance, while the Chicago Blackhawks hold a 13.5% chance of winning the lottery.
Who is the top prospect in the 2026 NHL Draft?
Gavin McKenna is the top prospect, recognized for his exceptional performance and ranking in the Hobey Baker Top 10.
When and where will the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery take place?
The NHL Draft Lottery will occur on Tuesday night at the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, New Jersey.