{"id":567661,"date":"2026-05-05T18:39:27","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:39:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/567661\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T18:39:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T18:39:27","slug":"devils-draft-lottery-chance-to-win-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/567661\/","title":{"rendered":"Devils Draft Lottery: Chance to Win, Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery can certainly answer some questions for New Jersey Devils<\/a> general manager, Sunny Mehta<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Jersey is entering a crucial offseason as an organization that\u2014despite the 2025-26 outcome\u2014expects to be in the postseason.<\/p>\n

Thus, they\u2019ll look to make a big add this summer. Depending on their draft position, their first round pick is likely to be in play.<\/p>\n

Can the Devils move up and improve the value they hold heading into the 2026 NHL Draft? Here\u2019s everything you need to know for tonight.<\/p>\n

Date and Broadcast <\/p>\n

Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. ET. Live from NHL Network studios in Secaucus, N.J. Broadcast on ESPN, Sportsnet, and TVA Sports. Results determine the first 16 picks of the 2026 NHL Draft (June 26-27, Buffalo).<\/p>\n

Format <\/p>\n

Two-phase ping-pong ball draw (1,001 combinations). Phase 1 selects No. 1 overall. Phase 2 selects No. 2. Teams move up a maximum of 10 spots. Only the top 11 seeds can win No. 1. Remaining order set by<\/a> inverse regular-season standings.<\/p>\n

Devils Position <\/p>\n

New Jersey holds the 12th lottery spot with 2.5% odds (25 combinations) to win and move up to No. 2\u2014which they cannot rise above. Their most likely outcome is to remain near 10th-12th.<\/p>\n

Full Odds to Win No. 1 Pick<\/p>\n

Vancouver Canucks: 18.5%<\/p>\n

Chicago Blackhawks: 13.5%<\/p>\n

New York Rangers: 11.5%<\/p>\n

Calgary Flames: 9.5%<\/p>\n

Toronto Maple Leafs*: 8.5%<\/p>\n

Seattle Kraken: 7.5%<\/p>\n

Winnipeg Jets: 6.5%<\/p>\n

Florida Panthers: 6.0%<\/p>\n

San Jose Sharks: 5.0%<\/p>\n

Nashville Predators: 3.5%<\/p>\n

St. Louis Blues: 3.0%<\/p>\n

New Jersey Devils: 2.5%<\/p>\n

New York Islanders: 2.0%<\/p>\n

Columbus Blue Jackets: 1.5%<\/p>\n

St. Louis Blues (via DET): 0.5%<\/p>\n

Washington Capitals: 0.5%<\/p>\n

*Toronto note: Conditional from March 7, 2025 trade with Boston.<\/p>\n

Top 2026 Prospects <\/p>\n

Consensus leaders:<\/p>\n

Gavin McKenna, LW, Penn State (No. 1 overall favorite)<\/p>\n

Ivar Stenberg, LW\/RW, Fr\u00f6lunda (SHL)<\/p>\n

Keaton Verhoeff, D, North Dakota<\/p>\n

Carson Carels, D, Prince George (WHL)<\/p>\n

Chase Reid, D, Soo Greyhounds<\/p>\n

Adding a top-two selection in McKenna or Stenberg could help the Devils with an NHL ready talent now that contributes long-term. Otherwise, if it lands near their expected draft position, they should contemplate moving it for more immediate help.<\/p>\n

The lottery sets draft order only for non-playoff teams. Full results expected shortly after 7 P.M. ET.<\/p>\n

Devils Rink Report will be LIVE with analysis of the results as soon as the Devils\u2019 pick is locked into position.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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