National Hockey

TORONTO — The Edmonton Oilers didn't want to put too much emphasis on their ninth and final regular-season meeting with the Toronto Maple Leafs. But it was evident this one mattered a little more than most.

DENVER — Philipp Grubauer got his 100th career win with a 13-save night to lead the Colorado Avalanche past the Anaheim Ducks 5-2 on Monday night. Grubauer has 57 wins since joining Colorado before the 2018-19 season and notched his 21st this season.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Woe, the Buffalo Sabres. Phew, for the Philadelphia Flyers.

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Penguins have navigated a series of injuries to high-profile players while sprinting back into the race for the top spot in the East Division. Add goaltender Tristan Jarry to the list of those on the shelf.

MIAMI — Florida defenceman Aaron Ekblad had surgery Monday and is likely done for the season, meaning the Panthers will have to continue their playoff push without one of their best players.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators have traded defenceman Christian Wolanin to the Los Angeles Kings for forward Mike Amadio.

TORONTO — Adam Brooks scored the winner on the power play in the third period as the Toronto Marlies edged the Stockton Heat 4-3 in American Hockey League action on Monday.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Philadelphia Flyers coach Alain Vigneault wants Carter Hart to devote his full focus on practicing rather than playing, in hopes of pulling the starting goalie out of a season-long funk.

TORONTO — The pandemic has forced all businesses to pivot, including Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment in the absence of people in the stands. While Toronto Raptors and Maple Leafs games go on, fans are forced to watch from their living rooms.

Carolina Hurricanes (23-7-3, second in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (16-15-5, fifth in the Central Division) Chicago; Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.