New York Islanders pro scouting director Ken Morrow knows a thing or two about so-called hockey miracles.Witnessing the Islanders win the NHL draft lottery on Monday and vault nine other teams in the order for the right to have the No.

After the Islanders, the San Jose Sharks landed the second pick while the Chicago Blackhawks will pick third. The Sharks own a top-five pick for the third straight season after selecting Macklin Celebrini with the top pick in 2024 and Will Smith with the No. 4 pick in 2023.

The New York Islanders had a rough season, but they got a win on Monday. The NHL draft Lottery was held Monday as 11 teams anxiously awaited to hear their name called to find out who would get the No. 1 draft pick later this year. Ultimately, the Islanders landed the top pick.