Senators partner with Lyft a year after team's Uber scandal

A new business deal might evoke some uncomfortable memories for the Ottawa Senators.

In an effort to get fans to and from games without having to drive or park, the club is entering into an exclusive partnership with Lyft.

It will officially kick off Saturday when the Senators play their home opener against the New York Rangers. The partnership includes an exclusive Lyft pick-up/drop-off zone at the main entrance of Canadian Tire Centre and discounted rides on select game days.

In November 2018, a video surfaced showing several Senators players criticizing the coaching staff - most notably assistant Martin Raymond - while riding an Uber in Arizona. It was later revealed that the players were unknowingly recorded.

The ensuing scandal forced then-Senator Matt Duchene to publicly apologize to Raymond. Meanwhile, the team demanded that the Ottawa Citizen take down the video, but the newspaper refused. The club also banned Citizen reporter Ken Warren from its charter flight in the aftermath of the video being posted.