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Where to watch NHL Draft Lottery: TV channel, live stream, time, odds for 2026 hockey event
TL;DR
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is set for May 5, determining the top selections for the upcoming draft. This event is crucial for non-playoff teams aiming for a franchise-changing pick.
Key points
- 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is on May 5.
- Determines top selections for the NHL Draft.
- Non-playoff teams have a chance for a franchise-changing pick.
- New York Islanders won the 2025 lottery.
- Matthew Schaefer was the No. 1 overall pick in 2025.
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The 2026 NHL Draft order will begin to take shape during the annual NHL Draft Lottery, one of the biggest events on the league’s offseason calendar.
The lottery will be held Tuesday, May 5, in the middle of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, giving non-playoff teams a chance to land a franchise-changing pick while the postseason continues. The event determines the top selections in the 2026 NHL Draft, including which team will earn the No. 1 overall pick.
The draft lottery has helped reshape several NHL franchises in recent years. In 2025, the New York Islanders won the lottery and used the No. 1 overall pick to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer.
This year, the Canucks enter the lottery in the best position to land the No. 1 overall pick. Vancouver has an 18.5 percent chance to win the first lottery draw, but its actual odds of receiving the top pick are even better at 25.5 percent because of the NHL’s 10-spot move-up limit. Next up are the Chicago Blackhawks at 13.5 percent, the at 11.5. and the at 9.5.
Q&A
What time does the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery start?
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery will take place on May 5, but the exact time has not been specified.
Where can I watch the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery live?
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery will be available on various TV channels and live streaming platforms, though specific channels have yet to be confirmed.
What are the odds for the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery?
The odds for the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery will vary by team, depending on their performance during the season and their standings.
Which team won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery?
The New York Islanders won the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and used the No. 1 overall pick to select defenseman Matthew Schaefer.