Isles’ Jaw-Dropping Draft Lottery Victory Sets Hockey World Abuzz—What’s Next for the Underdogs?
A 3.5 percent chance converted in dramatic fashion when Ball No. 13 came up in the first-ever live drawing of the draft lottery. The winning combination — 7-11-12-13 — was one of just 35 that would have gotten the Islanders the top pick out of 1,001 total.
The Sharks, who finished with the league’s worst record, will draft second, followed by the Blackhawks. The Rangers — who finished a mere three points ahead of the Islanders in the standings after beating them four times — moved down a spot and will select 12th.
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