The New York Islanders have won the NHL draft lottery, marking a notable leap from 10th to 1st, despite previously holding just a 3.5% chance. This victory allows the Islanders to select first for the fifth time in franchise history, boosting hopes amidst a recent front-office transition. Meanwhile, the Utah Hockey Club moved up to the fourth pick, and the San Jose Sharks, with the best odds, will select second. This lottery saw a unique swing, coming after four consecutive years where the last-place team retained the first pick.
The Islanders, who finished 10th in the standings and are in the midst of a front-office change, overcame having just a 3.5% chance to winning the lottery.
If the Islanders hang on to the choice, it would be the fifth time in franchise history that the club selected at No. 1.
The Utah Hockey Club won the second lottery drawing and made the jump from 14th to fourth under the rules limiting teams from moving up no more than 10 spots.
The Islanders' jump from 10th to first is the biggest involving a team winning the No. 1 selection.
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