Predators Eye Historic No. 1 Pick in NHL Draft Lottery
The Predators ended the season with a record of 30-44-8, giving them an 11.5% chance of landing the first overall pick in the NHL draft. This lottery, broadcast live on ESPN at 6 p.m. CT, employs a system designed to discourage intentional losing by determining the draft order for the bottom 16 teams. The upcoming lottery could see the Predators move up or down by as many as two positions, and if fortune favors them, it would be the first time in history they secure the coveted No. 1 overall pick.