The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery takes place May 5 in Secaucus, New Jersey, deciding the order of the first 16 picks in the draft. Vancouver holds the best chance at the No. 1 pick, followed by Chicago and ...

The Canucks have the best odds to take the No. 1 overall pick, but the Blackhawks, Rangers or another team could sneak in and pull the upset. Here's when and there to watch the lottery.