National Hockey

MONTREAL — The Montreal Canadiens announced Monday that veteran centre Sean Monahan has undergone season-ending groin surgery. Monahan of Brampton, Ont., has not played since Dec. 5.

Edmonton Oilers (45-23-9, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (45-22-10, second in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Philadelphia Flyers (29-34-13, seventh in the Metropolitan Division) vs. St. Louis Blues (35-35-7, sixth in the Central Division) St. Louis; Tuesday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers come into the matchup against the St.

Chicago Blackhawks (24-46-6, eighth in the Central Division) vs. Calgary Flames (36-26-15, fifth in the Pacific Division) Calgary, Alberta; Tuesday, 9 p.m.

Buffalo Sabres (37-31-7, fifth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Florida Panthers (39-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Sunrise, Florida; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Colorado Avalanche (45-24-6, second in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (22-39-15, seventh in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Tuesday, 10:30 p.m.

Pittsburgh Penguins (38-29-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New Jersey Devils (48-21-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) Newark, New Jersey; Tuesday, 7 p.m.

CALGARY — The Calgary Flames twice battled back from deficits to edge the Anaheim Ducks 5-4 on Sunday and stay in the NHL playoff hunt. Flames defenceman Michael Stone put his notoriously heavy shot to use for the game-winner.

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Alex Iafallo scored twice, Joonas Korpisalo made 21 saves and the Los Angeles Kings wrapped up a playoff spot with a 4-1 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday night.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks have known for months that the math was against them. Being eliminated from playoff contention Sunday still stung.