The latest NHL draft lottery results show the Maple Leafs winning the top pick in 2026, with the Sharks second, followed by the Canucks, Blackhawks, and Rangers rounding out the top five. The full order extends to picks 1–16, and several teams improved or dropped based on the lottery outcomes. For a precise, game-by-game breakdown of the entire top-16 order and any conditional picks, I can pull the latest official listing if you’d like.[1][2]
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While the Toronto Maple Leafs had a season to forget as they missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs, there was something worth celebrating on Monday.
bleacherreport.comThe Sporting News tracked the results of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Keep up with the complete order for picks 1-16.
www.sportingnews.comThe Sporting News tracked the results of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Keep up with the complete order for picks 1-16.
www.sportingnews.comUnfavorable lottery bounces and a rival’s lucky jump have pushed Winnipeg down the board, leaving the Jets to scout elite talent from the eighth overall slot.
thehockeynews.comWe elected to give our own lottery simulation using Tankathon.com, and the winning Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues used their good fortune to their advantage, selecting Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. Check out the rest of the mock draft with the lottery simulation.
thehockeynews.comCanucks, Blackhawks, Rangers have best odds to land right to pick No. 1
www.nhl.com206. 1 6 7 11 NYI ( 6) 256. 1 8 9 14 SEA ( 18) 306. 2 3 6 7 SEA ( 25) 356. 2 4 6 12 CHI ( 40) … 210. 1 6 8 9 CBJ ( 3) 260. 1 8 10 14 FLA ( 14) 310. 2 3 6 11 VAN ( 62) 360. 2 4 7 9 NYR ( 44)
media.nhl.comThe 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place at 6:00 pm CST. Like the 2025 edition, the drama will unfold in real time for all to see on television.
www.yardbarker.comWill be held at NHL Network studio, telecast live on ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
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