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How Detroit Red Wings fared in 50 simulations of 2020 NHL draft lottery

A look at Detroit Red Wings recent first-round draft picks. Wochit

It has been a terrible season for the Detroit Red Wings.

They clinched last place in the NHL — just before the novel coronavirus pandemic put the season on hold — with 11 games to go and a record of 17-49-5 for 39 points. Ottawa is 30th with 62 points.

The Red Wings' goal differential of minus-122 is 70 goals worse than the next-worst team.

But here's the good news: With the worst record in the league comes the No.