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Blackhawks win draft lottery, Penguins to pick 14th

The Blackhawks were the winners of the NHL's draft lottery on Monday evening, earning the right to draft forward Connor Bedard with the first overall pick in this summer's draft, which is set to be held June 28-29 in Nashville, Tenn.

The Blackhawks had the third-best odds in the lottery at 11.5%.

The Ducks were the second team to be picked in the drawing, falling from the best odds at 25.5%. The Blackhawks winning knocked the Blue Jackets from second to third in the order.

Since the Penguins were not one of the two teams to win the lottery, they will still pick No.