The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery took place on Tuesday, with the Toronto Maple Leafs winning the No. 1 overall pick, while the San Jose Sharks moved up to No. 2. Penn State forward Gavin McKenna is expected to be the first selection, though several other top prospects, including Ivar Stenberg and Carson Carels, are in contention. The draft will occur in Buffalo from June 26-27. Vancouver, despite having the highest odds, did not secure a top pick, continuing its streak of never drafting first overall.
