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.

The New York Islanders won Monday’s Draft Lottery and will select first overall at the 2025 NHL Draft. The Islanders currently are without a general manager after announcing the departure of Lou Lamoriello last month. Now, they have another big decision to make.

The New York Islanders entered the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with just a 3.5% chance of landing the top pick. By the time ball No. 13 completed the winning 7-11-12-13 combination on Monday, they had secured the franchise’s first No. 1 overall selection since 2009.