Michael Bunting Exits Saturday's Game With Illness
Pittsburgh Penguins left wing Michael Bunting was forced to exit Saturday's matchup against Columbus early due to an illness. He played less than 10 minutes and didn't register any counting stats other than a minus-one rating. Bunting has had a decent start at his new club with three goals, four assists, 30 shots, and 15 hits through 12 games. Reilly Smith could move back into the top six if Bunting isn't good to go on Monday versus the Rangers.
Carolina Hurricanes left wing Michael Bunting (personal) was back in practice on Monday and looks set to re-enter the lineup Tuesday versus Buffalo. The 28-year-old missed Saturday's contest against the Islanders for personal reasons. Bunting has had a solid start to the year with three goals and five assists posted in 11 games. He's been a regular on the first line while also eating up nearly four minutes of power-play time on a nightly basis. On Tuesday, Bunting is projected to start off on the third line with Jack Drury and Martin Necas.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting extended his scoring streak to seven games with two assists in Thursday's 5-0 demolition against Los Angeles. He helped William Nylander and Auston Matthews on the board. Bunting has been in a giving mood ahead of the holidays, with all of his points during his current streak coming via assists. The 27-year-old is rewarding fantasy managers who had the patience to hold on to him after Bunting made a lackluster start to the season. 13 of his 19 points have come since Nov. 15. He's up to four goals and 15 assists, and Bunting should remain a regular scorer, with him having nailed down a spot on the first line.
Toronto Maple Leafs winger Michael Bunting finished with two goals and an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 victory against the Penguins. Bunting scored both of his goals in the second period to bring his season total to four, with his first goal of the night taking place 11 seconds into the frame and another one scored in the final minute. The 27-year-old has struggled to replicate his success from last season in the early part of the new season, but he is still a valuable forward across standard formats as he currently plays alongside forwards Auston Matthews and William Nylander on the Maple Leafs top line.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) will be in the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 against Tampa Bay. He'll be back in action after sitting out four games. Bunting has had a fairytale of a season in 2021-22 and he will look to continue it in the playoffs. The 26-year-old finished as this year's top-scoring rookie with 63 points and he's well placed to make a big impact during the postseason as well, as Bunting is reunited with Auston Matthews and Mitchell Marner, who combined for six points in Toronto's 5-0 victory in Game 1.
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) practiced on Sunday but is doubtful for Monday's Game 1 against Tampa Bay. He missed the final three regular-season games and has been nursing an unspecified injury for a week already, so Bunting should be close to returning to action. Toronto head coach Sheldon Keefe has said that the 26-year-old rookie will definitely be back during the Round 1 action, but it's unclear if he features on Monday after only being an extra at practice and leaving the session early. Bunting had a major breakthrough campaign this season and ended up being Toronto's sixth-best scorer with 63 points in 79 games. Alexander Kerfoot is set to skate in his spot on the top line if Bunting isn't healthy enough to play on Monday.
Michael Bunting Will Miss Final Regular Season Games
Toronto Maple Leafs left wing Michael Bunting (undisclosed) won't skate in the team's final two regular-season games on Tuesday and on Friday. The 26-year-old rookie is set to be re-evaluated at the weekend to determine his availability for the playoffs. Bunting has been the top-scoring rookie in the league this season with 63 points in 79 outings. Alexander Kerfoot will take over his spot on the top line Tuesday and should draw interest from a lot of fantasy managers. Ilya Mikheyev and Nicholas Robertson join the top six as well, linking up with John Tavares, who is back in the lineup after getting rested Sunday against Washington.
In Saturday night's throwback to 80s hockey, left winger Michael Bunting led the way for the Toronto Maple Leafs with five points. The Leafs scored 10 en route to a 10-7 victory over the Detroit Red Wings. He is currently second in points among all rookies with 40, behind only Lucas Raymond (42) of the Red Wings. As goaltending around the league falters, Bunting has been one of many players to pick up the tab offensively. A relatively unknown 26-year-old rookie coming into the season, Bunting has burst onto the scene to earn his way onto the Leafs top line. He is one of the hottest pickups in fantasy and is currently rostered in 37% of leagues.
Michael Bunting Tallies Game-Winning Goal Versus Anaheim
Toronto Maple Leafs left-winger Michael Bunting notched a goal and assist during the second period of Sunday night's game against the Anaheim Ducks. His goal proved to be the game winner in Toronto's 5-1 road victory. Bunting was set up by Mitch Marner for his sixth goal of the season. The left-winger now has 14 points in 23 games for the Maple Leafs. After 21 points in 13 contests last season, every point just sets a career high from here on out. Bunting is a middle-six player with top-six offensive upside.
Arizona Coyotes left wing Michael Bunting scored his first career hat trick in Monday's 5-2 win over Los Angeles. The Coyotes registered a season-high three power-play goals and Bunting had two of them. Derick Brassard also notched one with the man advantage and Christian Dvorak finished off the scoring. Bunting made his season debut last week with a two-point performance and now has five points for the year in four games. He skates on the first line and looks like a sneaky under-the-radar pickup for fantasy managers in deeper formats. The 25-year-old will have three more games this week, starting with Wednesday's rematch against the Kings, who are giving up nearly three goals per game (2.95).
