The Ottawa Senators are exploring ways to bolster their lineup ahead of the March 7 trade deadline while firmly in contention for a postseason berth as the third-best team in the Atlantic Division.

The Senators scored a 3-1 victory over the Panthers in the home opener on Oct. 10 at the Canadian Tire Centre. Ottawa: F Nick Cousins (knee surgery, season; F Josh Norris (mid-body, week to week ...

The league had previously set the record at a neutral-site game between Ottawa ... fans at Denver’s Ball Arena — home of the NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and NBA’s Denver Nuggets — is ...