Bunting of Maple Leafs suspended 3 games

Forward disciplined for illegal check to head against Lightning defenseman Cernak

Michael Bunting suspended three playoff games

By NHL Public Relations
@PR_NHL

NEW YORK - Toronto Maple Leafs forward Michael Bunting has been suspended for three games for an illegal check to the head and interference against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak during Game 1 of the teams' First Round series in Toronto on Tuesday, April 18, the National Hockey League's Department of Player Safety announced today.

The incident occurred at 15:36 of the second period. Bunting was assessed a match penalty.

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