Senators hope for a jolt of road luck vs. Lightning

After his club's 5-3 loss in Florida on Saturday, Ottawa coach D.J. Smith hopes the worst is behind the Senators.

After watching eight October games that Ottawa managed to split, Smith said the first 20 minutes against the Panthers wasn't indicative of his side's abilities.

"The first period is, well, it's our worst period of the year for sure," Smith said. "Just weren't ready when the game started. We battled back and