Three points separate the two clubs in the East

The Canadiens (23-19-4, 50 pts) receive a visit from the Tampa Bay Lightning (25-17-3, 53 pts) Tuesday evening at the Bell Centre.

This is the second of three matches scheduled this season between the two teams. Martin St-Louis’ men won 5-2 in the first match, on December 29.

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