Canucks: Explaining How The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery Works
The Vancouver Canucks have the best odds of landing first overall in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery, with an 18.5% chance. The lottery is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm PT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet.
The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 4:00 pm PT and will be broadcast on Sportsnet. The Vancouver Canucks have the best odds of landing first overall, with an 18.5% chance. The lottery consists of two drawings, with the first draw determining the No. 1 pick and the second draw determining the rest of the order. Only the bottom 11 teams are eligible to win the first overall slot. The Canucks finished 32nd overall but do not guarantee a first overall pick, with a better statistical chance of falling to third. The NHL will post a video of the draw on YouTube after the event.
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