MONTREAL — Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul had two goals apiece to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.

NHL points leader Nikita Kucherov scored his 34th goal of the season and added two assists as the Lightning (43-26-7) earned their 10th win to tighten their hold on the first wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.

MONTREAL — Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul had two goals apiece to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-4 win over the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday.{ai:summary}<p>Stamkos & Paul lead Lightning to a 7-4 victory over Canadiens. Kucherov shines with 34th goal. NHL action in Montreal. #sports</p>

Steven Stamkos and Nicholas Paul power Lightning past Canadiens 7-4

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