While the Tampa Bay Lighting skated away with the Presidents' Trophy, the playoff-qualifying Colorado Avalanche may have something to celebrate in the 2019 NHL draft lottery.
The Avs received a 2019 first-round pick from the Ottawa Senators in the Matt Duchene trade of November 2017. At the time, Ottawa had Stanley Cup aspirations. Two years later, however, the Senators were the NHL's worst team.
Colorado owns the highest odds for the No. 1 pick in the draft, as well as a 49.4 percent chance for a top-three choice.
Before the playoffs start, the hockey world's eyes will be focused on the 2019 NHL draft lottery.