The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery is here, and the future of several franchises hangs in the balance of 14 bouncing ping-pong balls.

On Tuesday night, the NHL Network studios in Secaucus, N.J., will host the annual event where 11 teams have a mathematical shot at the No. 1 overall pick. Leading the pack with the best odds are the Vancouver Canucks (25.5%) and the Chicago Blackhawks (13.5%), but every team in the lottery is dreaming of landing the biggest prize.

That prize? Gavin McKenna. The Penn State superstar, fresh off a historic freshman season that earned him a spot in the Hobey Baker Top 10, is the undisputed crown jewel of the 2026 draft class. A talent like McKenna doesn't just fill a roster spot—he can shift a franchise's trajectory the moment he hits the ice.

The lottery results will be revealed live on ESPN starting at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 5. Fans can stream the event through the ESPN app or fubo, making it easy to follow every twist and turn as the draft order takes shape.

This section will be updated with the full results and pick order for Round 1 after the draw, so check back for all the details on which team lands the top selection and how the rest of the first round shakes out.