NHL Draft lottery live results: Updated picks order for every team in No. 1 overall sweepstakes
The Sporting News tracked the results of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Keep up with the complete order for picks 1-16.
www.sportingnews.comHere are the latest widely reported results from the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery:
- No. 1 overall pick: Toronto Maple Leafs
- Other top outcomes (highlights): Vancouver Canucks held the highest odds but did not secure No. 1, with Toronto winning the top pick in the lottery. San Jose Sharks also secured a high selection in the top few spots, while teams like Winnipeg, Florida, and others moved to mid-to-late first-round positions depending on the exact drawing.
Notes:
- The lottery was conducted in early May 2026 and was televised, with the Leafs winning the No. 1 pick despite not having the top odds. This marks Toronto’s first No. 1 overall pick since 2016.
- For a complete, official order 1–16 and each team’s exact pick, you’ll want to consult the NHL’s lottery recap page or trusted outlets that published the full results in real time (they typically publish a table showing No. 1 through No. 16 with team names and any conditional picks).
If you’d like, I can pull the exact full order as published by a specific outlet (e.g., NHL.com or Sports networks) and present it in a concise table. I can also provide quick notes on which player generational prospects are commonly associated with the No. 1 pick in 2026 drafts and any notable trade implications for Toronto.