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2017 NHL draft: How to watch, first-round pick order


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The 2017 NHL draft kicks off Friday night in Chicago, with the New Jersey Devils on the clock. 

They will be followed by the division-rival Philadelphia Flyers, who made the biggest jump in the draft lottery. 

The consensus top two prospects are forwards Nico Hischier and Nolan Patrick.

With three selections, the result of moves related to the expansion draft, the new Vegas Golden Knights will pick the most on Friday night. 

Rounds 2-7 of the draft will be held on Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., and can be watched on NHL Network. 

Here's what you need to know about Round 1:

When: Friday, June 23
Where: United Center, Chicago
TV: NBCSN

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FIRST-ROUND DRAFT ORDER

1. New Jersey Devils

2. Philadelphia Flyers

3. Dallas Stars

4. Colorado Avalanche

5. Vancouver Canucks

6. Vegas Golden Knights

7. Arizona Coyotes

8. Buffalo Sabres

9. Detroit Red Wings

10. Florida Panthers

11. Los Angeles Kings

12. Carolina Hurricanes

13. Vegas Golden Knights (from Winnipeg Jets)

14. Tampa Bay Lightning

15. Vegas Golden Knights (from New York Islanders)

16. Calgary Flames

17. Toronto Maple Leafs

18. Boston Bruins

19. San Jose Sharks

20. St. Louis Blues

21. New York Rangers

22. Edmonton Oilers

23. Arizona Coyotes (from Minnesota Wild)

24. Winnipeg Jets (from Columbus Blue Jackets via Vegas Golden Knights)

25. Montreal Canadiens

26. Chicago Blackhawks

27. St. Louis Blues (from Washington Capitals)

28. Ottawa Senators

29. Dallas Stars (from Anaheim Ducks)

30. Nashville Predators

31. Pittsburgh Penguins