NBC Sports BostonRangers win 2020 NHL Draft lottery, chance to select Alexis Lafreniere
The New York Rangers won the 2020 NHL Draft lottery and the chance to select the highly touted prospect Alexis Lafreniere on Monday.
- The Associated Press
Predators remain confident despite early postseason exit
The Nashville Predators are pretty confident considering their season came to its earliest end since missing the 2014 postseason when Barry Trotz was allowed to leave. The Predators insist they liked how they played despite losing their best-of-five qualifying series to Arizona in four games. Foward Filip Forsberg said they earned their first-round exit a year ago but played well enough to win against Arizona.
- The Associated Press
Rangers win NHL draft lottery, shot at Lafreniere
The New York Rangers won the second phase of the NHL draft lottery, giving them a shot at selecting winger Alexis Lafreniere. The Rangers were among eight teams that lost in the qualifying round of the playoffs with a chance to claim quite a consolation prize Monday night. The Rangers have the No. 1 overall pick for the first time since 1965 when they selected Andre Veilleux.
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