Kucherov is tied with Connor McDavid for the league lead with 121 points in just 67 games. He also has 40 goals, which is the fourth-best mark in the league.
Paul has dealt with a few injuries this season, which has limited him to just 41 games. He has six goals and 13 points after putting up back-to-back seasons with 20-plus goals and 40-plus points.
Tampa sits two points behind the Buffalo Sabres for the Atlantic Division lead but has two games in hand.
Ottawa is one point behind the New York Islanders for the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
