The 2012 NHL Draft Lottery is complete, and the Edmonton Oilers had the lotto balls fall their way. They'll draft first overall for the third straight year after winning this year's lottery. The losers are the Columbus Blue Jackets, who fell to the No. 2 overall seed in the draft thanks to the Oilers' win.
NHL Draft Lottery Results 2012: First 14 Positions Locked After Edmonton Oilers Win No. 1 Pick
The rest of the top 14 will stay the same. Here’s the full draft order, as far as we know it, following Tuesday’s Draft Lottery:
- 1. Edmonton Oilers
- 2. Columbus Blue Jackets
- 3. Montreal Canadiens
- 4. New York Islanders
- 5. Toronto Maple Leafs
- 6. Anaheim Ducks
- 7. Minnesota Wild
- 8. Carolina Hurricanes
- 9. Winnipeg Jets
- 10. Tampa Bay Lightning
- 11. Washington Capitals (via Colorado)
- 12. Buffalo Sabres
- 13. Dallas Stars
- 14. Calgary Flames
We’ll learn the rest of the draft order as the Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway beginning Wednesday night. For more on the Oilers, check in with The Copper & Blue. For reaction from Blue Jackets fans, stop by The Cannon.
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