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05/05 18:26 CDT The New York Islanders have won the NHL draft lottery in
securing the No. 1 selection
The New York Islanders have won the NHL draft lottery in securing the No. 1
selection
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writer
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 Islanders, who finished 10th in the standings and are in the midst of a
front-office change, overcame having just a 3.5% chance to winning the lottery.
New York has the right to pick first for the fifth time in team history, and
first since selecting John Tavares with the No. 1 pick in 2009.
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