(AP Photo/Petr David Josek)

The New York Rangers got a timely assist with their rebuilding efforts.

New York won the second phase of the NHL draft lottery, giving the franchise a shot at selecting winger Alexis Lafreniere.

"Luck is on our side," Rangers general manager Jeff Gorton acknowledged Monday night. "We're pretty happy with that a few days after coming out of the bubble."

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