With a 5-2 victory, the Arizona Coyotes officially moved ahead of the Canadiens in the overall standings, guaranteeing Kent Hughes the 5th-best lottery ticket.
Before Tuesday night's game against the Red Wings at the Bell Centre, the Canadiens and the Coyotes were neck and neck in the standings. With an overtime point, the Canadiens moved ahead of them.
If the Coyotes had lost in regulation last night, the Canadiens would have had the 6th lottery ticket, but that won't be the case.