The Buffalo Sabres followed a season filled with losses by finally winning something: the NHL draft lottery, landing the No. The Sabres became the first team to finish 31st in the standings following the addition of the expansion Vegas Golden Knights, and they entered the draft lottery on Saturday with the best chance —18.5 per cent— to win the first pick. The Montreal Canadiens moved up one and will select third — their first top-three pick since 2012, when they selected Alex Galchenyuk at No. 1 pick since 1980, when they Canadiens selected Doug Wickenheiser. The Hurricanes and Canadiens moved ahead of Ottawa and Arizona.

Source: thestar April 29, 2018 03:00 UTC