The New York Islanders entered the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery with just a 3.5% chance of landing the top pick. By the time ball No. 13 completed the winning 7-11-12-13 combination on Monday, they had secured the franchise’s first No. 1 overall selection since 2009.

What was already shaping up to be a transformational offseason for the Islanders is now even more so after a 3.5 percent shot at the No. 1 overall pick converted in Monday night’s draft

With the next phase of the franchise already in motion, getting the No. 1 pick shifts a lot of eyes around the NHL to the Islanders.