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2025 NHL Draft Lottery: Sharks Lead, Fans Watch Live!

5/5/2025

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Get ready for an exciting moment in hockey! The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery is set for May 5, and for the first time, fans can watch it live. With the San Jose Sharks leading the pack at an 18.5% chance for the coveted first pick, and the Philadelphia Flyers trailing at 9.5%, the stakes are high as the fate of the first 16 draft picks hangs in the balance.

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Get ready for an exciting moment in hockey! The 2025 NHL Draft Lottery is set for May 5, and for the first time, fans can watch it live. With the San Jose Sharks leading the pack at an 18.5% chance for the coveted first pick, and the Philadelphia Flyers trailing at 9.5%, the stakes are high as the fate of the first 16 draft picks hangs in the balance.