The New York Islanders will get their pick of the 2025 NHL draft. The Islanders jumped nine spots to claim the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft during Monday's draft lottery. The San Jose Sharks and Chicago Blackhawks both hold top-five picks for the third straight draft.

For Columbus Blue Jackets fans, the NHL's new draft lottery show was for a few minutes. Then, president/GM Don Waddell disappeared.

The Islanders won the No. 1 pick with long-shot odds. With the full benefit of hindsight, some very specific games had their say.