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NHL Draft 2020: Breaking Down Lottery Odds After Revised Playoff Format

Seven teams are focusing solely on the 2020 NHL draft.

The league's return-to-play format ended the seasons of the seven worst teams based on points percentage, which in turn set their odds for June 26's draft lottery.

The Detroit Red Wings carry the best odds from one position to land the top pick, while the Ottawa Senators have two opportunities to earn the No. 1 selection since they own the San Jose Sharks' first-round pick. The Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres each have more than a 6 percent chance to win the lottery, which may be held in two phases.