The NHL's new-look Draft Lottery show delivered unexpected results. The New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club moved up, with the Islanders claiming the No. 1 pick.

SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) — The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vaulted nine teams, including the last-place San Jose Sharks, in winning the opportunity to have the No. 1 pick.

The NHL draft lottery was broadcast live for all to see, and the balls fell in the New York Islanders’ favor. Although most lists are beginning to put Matthew Schaefer at the top spot ...

New York Islanders pro scouting director Ken Morrow knows a thing or two about so-called hockey miracles. Witnessing the Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in ...

The New York Islanders won Monday’s Draft Lottery and will select first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. The Islanders currently are without a general manager after announcing the departure of Lou ...

SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The New York Islanders won the NHL draft lottery on Monday night, moving up 10 spots to make the league's first live televised drawing a memorable one. "It was dramatic," NHL ...

Now that they have the chance to add the top player in the 2025 draft, New York could be returning to the postseason in 2026. The Islanders entered this year's lottery with a minuscule chance of ...

The New York Islanders made a major jump, won the NHL Draft Lottery on Monday night and secured the right to the first pick at the draft on June 27. The San Jose Sharks, Chicago Blackhawks ...