Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_17360840_9 (attendance INTEGER, opponent VARCHAR, record VARCHAR)

### Question ###
What was the attendance when the opposing team was the Ottawa Senators  and the record was 24-35-17?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT MAX(attendance) FROM table_17360840_9 WHERE opponent = "Ottawa Senators" AND record = "24-35-17"