Canadiens win NHL Draft Lottery, will own top pick for 1st time since 1980

The Montreal Canadiens are on the clock.

The Canadiens won Tuesday evening’s draft lottery and own the top pick in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, which will be held in Montreal between July 7-8.

After entering the draw with the best odds (18.5 per cent) of any franchise, Montreal will hold the first-overall pick for a record sixth time — and the first time since 1980.

More to come.