The New York Islanders, thanks to Ken Morrow's experiences and memories of 'hockey miracles', celebrated a significant win in the NHL draft lottery, moving up nine spots for the No. 1 pick. After struggling this season and undergoing a front-office shakeup, the 3.5% chance of winning became a thrilling transition for the team and its fans. Utah also defied expectations by advancing from the 14th spot to fourth, marking transformative moments for these franchises, while San Jose, a consistent last-place team, held the second pick after losing their chance at first consecutive years.
"I've had a lot of thrills in my hockey life, but this is right up there at the top. The hockey gods smiled on us."
"A couple of seconds ago, we were just like 10 back, so it still hasn't sunk in. This is an exciting moment for us. It's a game-changer for us."
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