Live NHL Draft Lottery show in real time, ‘compelling,’ ‘super-exciting’

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery marked the second straight year the event was televised live. There were eight rehearsals performed before it was time for the real-time televised event at 7 p.m. EST.

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery marked the second straight year the event was televised live. There were eight rehearsals performed before it was time for the real-time televised event at 7 p.m. EST. "The ...