
The NHL held the draft lottery for the 2020 NHL Draft on Friday, and it couldn't have produced a more unexpected result.
The biggest winner remains unknown, as the No. 1 overall pick will now be determined in Phase 2 of the draft lottery after a placeholder won the first phase on Friday night.
The Sharks' first-round selection, which they had previously sent to the Ottawa Senators in the Erik Karlsson trade, landed at No. 3 overall.
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With Phase 1 completed, the 2020 NHL Draft order is as follows:
1. Placeholder/Qualifying play-in team
2. Los Angeles Kings
3. Ottawa Senators (via San Jose Sharks)
4. Detroit Red Wings
5. Ottawa Senators
6. Anaheim Ducks
7. New Jersey Devils
Picks 8 through 15, along with the No. 1 overall pick, will be determined in Phase 2.