"The Canadiens will find out if they get the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 6th, or 7th overall pick on May 8th at 7 pm. The Canadiens have an 8.5% chance of getting the first overall pick this summer in Nashville.
Feeling lucky? Here's a brief reminder of how the lottery works:
Since 2021, the NHL has been drawing lots for the first two ranks only, rather than the top three, as was the case before;
As of 2022, teams can move up a maximum of 10 spots if they win one of the two lotteries;
Clubs can win the lottery a maximum of two times over a five-year period.
These news bode well for Canadiens fans, as according to the latest rules, the team remains eligible to win the Draft jackpot."
Montreal Canadiens