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NHL Draft Lottery Results: The Montreal Canadiens will select first overall

Habs Eyes On The Prize | May 10, 2022

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The Habs retained their standing in the order.

2008 NHL Draft Drawing
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The Montreal Canadiens have held position in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft after winning the lottery for the first overall pick.

The Canadiens held an 18.5% chance of winning the lottery, but a 25.5% chance of claiming the first overall selection with a new rule introduced last year that teams would only move up 10 spots in they won, taking some clubs out of contention.

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