Here’s the latest on the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery results:
- Toronto Maple Leafs won the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. This outcome was publicly reported by multiple outlets on May 4, 2026.[4][7]
- The official lottery odds and the full first-round order were published ahead of the event, with Vancouver Canucks holding the highest odds at 18.5% and several other teams listed with smaller percentages.[3][5]
- Live-tracked results and subsequent analyses indicated Toronto secured the top pick despite not having the top odds, and several outlets provided follow-up coverage on how this affects team prospects and mock drafts.[1][6]
If you’d like, I can pull the complete first-round order (1 through 16) and summarize each team’s pick position and any notable context from multiple sources. I can also provide a concise table of the official odds vs. actual outcomes for the top 8 picks. Would you like that?
Citations:
- Toronto Maple Leafs win No. 1 overall pick report[4]
- Lottery odds and combinations data[5][3]
- Live tracker and follow-up coverage[7]
Sources
We elected to give our own lottery simulation using Tankathon.com, and the winning Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues used their good fortune to their advantage, selecting Gavin McKenna and Ivar Stenberg. Check out the rest of the mock draft with the lottery simulation.
thehockeynews.comWill be held at NHL Network studio, telecast live on ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
www.nhl.comNHL Lottery Draft 2026: Toronto Maple Leafs had the fifth-highest odds of winning it at 8.5 per cent. Vancouver had the highest at 18.5 per cent and has never had the first pick in the draft.
economictimes.indiatimes.comWill be held at NHL Network studio, telecast live on ESPN, Sportsnet, TVA Sports
www.nhl.comUnfavorable lottery bounces and a rival’s lucky jump have pushed Winnipeg down the board, leaving the Jets to scout elite talent from the eighth overall slot.
thehockeynews.comThe Sporting News tracked the results of the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. Keep up with the complete order for picks 1-16.
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