PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Flyers will pick fifth overall in the upcoming NHL Draft. The Montreal Canadiens won the 2022 NHL draft lottery Tuesday night, and they will pick first overall.

Sure, the New York Islanders jumped up nine spots via the lottery to select Matthew Schaefer at the 2025 NHL Draft. While that’s always a factor, it’s not something to bet on.

July 16, 2025 Flyers future draft picks, for 2026-2029 A look at the Flyers' draft picks for the next several years.

Matvei Michkov adjust his Philadelphia Flyers hat after being picked by the team during the first round of the NHL hockey draft Wednesday, June 28, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn.

The Pittsburgh Penguins were awarded the 11th overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft after the 10th-seeded New York Islanders won the first draw of the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery and the 14th-seeded Utah ...

It's not enough to just be talented in the NHL, you have to be strong. "You watch the playoffs," Flahr said after the Flyers' work on Day 2 of the draft wrapped Saturday. "It's a grind.

Porter Martone, selected No. 6 overall by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 2025 NHL Draft, will delay signing to play for Michigan State in the 2025-26 season, Sportsnet reported Monday.