Behind the scenes at NHL Draft Lottery

Video shows process of how Sabres landed No. 1 selection

By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

The Buffalo Sabres were the big winners at the NHL Draft Lottery on Saturday, securing the No. 1 pick for the third time.

Before the order for the 2018 NHL Draft was unveiled on television, it was determined behind closed doors in the Draft Lottery Room.
This video takes fans behind the scenes to see how the lottery played out.

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