Michael Bunting Stats

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting has served his three-game suspension and is eligible to return to the lineup for Thursday's Game 5 against Tampa Bay, but head coach Sheldon Keefe has confirmed that the 27-year-old won't feature in the contest. The Maple Leafs have gone on a three-game winning streak without Bunting and have a chance to close out the series on Thursday. Matthew Knies has entered the lineup in Bunting's absence, posting one assist and nine hits with four shots on goal in the three games. Calle Jarnkrok has also benefited from Bunting's suspension, moving into his spot on the first line.

5 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting, who served a three-game suspension for a high hit on Tampa Bay's Erik Cernak, is eligible to return for Game 5 on Thursday but will be a healthy scratch for the Maple Leafs. Despite his impressive regular season of 23 goals and 49 points in 82 contests, the 27-year-old forward is expected to remain out of the lineup as Toronto leads the Lightning 3-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

5 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting received a three-game suspension for his actions in Game 1 against Tampa Bay. He delivered a high hit on Tampa's defenseman Erik Cernak, earning himself a match penalty. Now, Bunting also has to serve a three-game suspension for an illegal check to the head and interference. Toronto lost Game 1 7-3 and Bunting's suspension is a further blow to the team's chances in the series. He will be eligible to turn to the lineup for a potential Game 5. Calle Jarnkrok was promoted to Bunting's spot on the first line in Wednesday's practice.

5 months ago

Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting produced his second consecutive multi-goal performance and added an assist in Tuesday's high-scoring 6-5 shootout loss to St. Louis. He had an even-strength tally in the second period and scored on the power play in the third to push the game past regulation. Bunting's assist came on a goal from William Nylander. The 27-year-old has been on a big goal-scoring run lately, lightning the lamp nine times in his past 10 appearances. The hot streak has lifted him to 13 goals for the season, and Bunting has also delivered 16 assists in 29 games. He's become Auston Matthew's trusted left-hand man and should have a spot on most fantasy teams. Matthews had two points Tuesday and became the fastest player in franchise history to log 500 NHL points, needing only 445 outings to get there.

over 6 months ago