Arttu Hyry (lower body) will not play in Game Six, allowing Bunting to enter the lineup for his 2025-26 postseason debut. Bunting was acquired by the Stars at the trade deadline but struggled to acclimate to their style of play, scoring just two points (1G/1A) in 13 games during the season. That said, the Stars have struggled offensively this series and hope that Bunting, a two-time 20-goal scorer, can add a spark.
Bunting has not played in over two weeks due to a lower-body injury, but will return on Monday against his former team, the Toronto Maple Leafs. The 30-year-old Bunting only has two points (1G / 1A) in 11 games since being acquired by Dallas at the trade deadline. It was initially believed that Bunting could play in a top-six role alongside Mikko Rantanen, but injuries to both players prevented that from happening. He will get a look at the top line alongside Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen on Monday.
Bunting has not played in over a week due to a lower-body injury, but could return this weekend. The 30-year-old Bunting only has two points (1G / 1A) in 11 games since being acquired by Dallas at the trade deadline. It was initially believed that Bunting could play in a top-six role alongside Mikko Rantanen, but coinciding injuries prevented that from happening; he could get a look there in the final games of the regular season.
Bunting exited Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia in the first period after only 3:46 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Already without Radek Faksa (upper body), Sam Steel (lower body), Nathan Bastian (undisclosed), and Roope Hintz (lower body), the Stars' forward group has taken some hits over recent weeks, with Bunting being the latest. That said, Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said following the game that Bunting still needs to be reevaluated, but the initial belief is that it will not be a long-term injury.
Bunting exited Sunday's 2-1 loss to Philadelphia in the first period after only 3:46 time-on-ice due to a lower-body injury. Already without Radek Faksa (upper body), Sam Steel (lower body), Nathan Bastian (undisclosed), and Roope Hintz (lower body), the Stars' forward group has taken some hits over recent weeks, with Bunting being the latest. That said, Stars' Head Coach Glen Gulutzan said following the game that Bunting still needs to be reevaluated, but the initial belief is that it will not be a long-term injury.
The Stars acquired Bunting from the Nashville Predators before the trade deadline, but he has had some difficulty acclimating to his new team and will be a healthy scratch for the first time on Thursday. The 30-year-old Bunting is averaging 13:42 time-on-ice and has two points (1G / 1A) in nine games with Dallas. Nathan Bastian will draw into the lineup as Bunting's replacement.
The Stars addressed their pre-deadline need for a depth scorer, acquiring Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators. Bunting has had success in his career playing alongside high-end talent, notably during his time with Toronto when he played with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, and could be poised for a top-line role in Dallas with Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen, who is currently out with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Bunting averaged 14:48 time-on-ice and scored 31 points (13G / 18A) in 61 games with Nashville this season. He is expected to make his team debut on Sunday against the Chicago Blackhawks.
The Stars addressed their pre-deadline need for a depth scorer, acquiring Michael Bunting from the Nashville Predators. Bunting has had success in his career playing alongside high-end talent, notably during his time with Toronto when he played with Mitch Marner and Auston Matthews, and could be poised for a top-line role in Dallas with Wyatt Johnston and Mikko Rantanen, who is currently out with a lower-body injury. The 30-year-old Bunting averaged 14:48 time-on-ice and scored 31 points (13G / 18A) in 61 games with Nashville this season.
Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and looks set to finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins before the deadline last week and could finally make his debut with the team as he approaches his return from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Bunting was acquired by the Predators in a trade from the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday but will have to wait a little longer before making his debut with the team as he continues recovering from an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting had 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games with Pittsburgh this season.
Bunting is currently injured after undergoing an appendectomy last week. The 29-year-old Bunting's tenure as a Penguin comes to an end after just 79 games with the franchise, where he tallied 20 goals and 28 assists.
Bunting had become a fixture on Pittsburgh's top powerplay unit but will unfortunately be sidelined indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy. The 29-year-old Bunting has 29 points (14G / 15A) and a -18 plus/minus rating in 58 games this season.
Bunting did not play on Sunday after being involved in a minor car accident prior to the game, but will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday against the Seattle Kraken. The 29-year-old Bunting has 25 points (13G / 12A) in 43 games this season. He has been extremely productive lately, scoring 18 points (9G / 9A) in his last 19 games.
Bunting is in the first year of a three-year deal that carries a $4.5M AAV cap-hit. He gets reunited with his former GM Kyle Dubas, who moved from Toronto to Pittsburgh in the offseason. Bunting picked up 13 goals and 23 assists (36 points) in 60 games with the Hurricanes this season. He could be a candidate to skate with Sidney Crosby, now that Guentzel is out of town, which would be a huge fantasy boost for the 28-year-old winger.
