Ottawa drives Jeremy Swayman from the game with a four-goal first period on the way to a 6-3 win.

Brad Marchand could return after getting traded to Florida, but who else could step up and wear the captain’s ‘C’?

Marchand is getting used to his new surroundings after being trade by the Bruins after 16 seasons in Boston.

Sweeney and team president Cam Neely get a vote of confidence after Boston begins its rebuild at the trade deadline.

Swayman makes 26 saves and Boston wins, 4-0, a day after selling at the trade deadline.

Boston also trades Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo at the deadline as it begins to rebuild

Despite two Morgan Geekie goals, Boston loses for the eighth time in nine games, 3-2 against Carolina.

If Boston is looking toward the future as Friday’s deadline approaches, Charlie Coyle and Brandon Carlo could be attractive additions for other teams.

Nashville entered the game with an NHL-worst six wins on the road this season.

Boston acquires prospect Max Wanner, a second-round pick and a fourth-round pick in a three-team deal.