Watch: As San Jose Sharks win the NHL lottery, will be drafting first over-all for the first time in franchise history

The San Jose Sharks have hit the jackpot by winning the top pick in this year’s NHL Draft Lottery, securing the rights to select Macklin Celebrini. With the best odds heading into the lottery, the Sharks maintained their position and will have the first overall selection for the very first time in franchise history.

Interestingly, the draft order remained unchanged, with the Anaheim Ducks following the Sharks at second and third, respectively. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens complete the top five picks.

The San Jose Sharks have won the NHL Lottery—and will be drafting first overall for the first time in franchise history.

(via @SanJoseSharks)

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Notably, the Utah hockey team, previously known as the Arizona Coyotes, will make the sixth overall selection.

Here’s a rundown of the complete draft lottery results:

1. San Jose Sharks
2. Chicago Blackhawks
3. Anaheim Ducks
4. Columbus Blue Jackets
5. Montreal Canadiens
6. Utah (formerly Arizona Coyotes)
7. Ottawa Senators
8. Seattle Kraken
9. Calgary Flames
10. New Jersey Devils
11. Buffalo Sabres
12. Philadelphia Flyers
13. Minnesota Wild
14. San Jose Sharks (via Pittsburgh Penguins)
15. Detroit Red Wings
16. St. Louis Blues