The Senators have fired coach Paul MacLean after an 11-11-5 start.
MacLean is the first NHL coach to be fired this season.
Assistant coach Dave Cameron is considered the leading candidate take over on an interim basis.
Ottawa was 10th in the Eastern Conference through 27 games this season under MacLean.
MacLean's defensive tactics allowed opponents easier entry into the defensive zone and caused the Senators to play difficult games in which they were outshot often.
This season Ottawa is being outshot 34.4 to 28.8 per game.
MacLean is the first NHL coach to be fired this season.
Assistant coach Dave Cameron is considered the leading candidate take over on an interim basis.
Ottawa was 10th in the Eastern Conference through 27 games this season under MacLean.
MacLean's defensive tactics allowed opponents easier entry into the defensive zone and caused the Senators to play difficult games in which they were outshot often.
This season Ottawa is being outshot 34.4 to 28.8 per game.
