Michael Bunting - NHL News & Rumors

Strikes on power play in win Bunting scored a power-play goal on three shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Red Wings.

Impact Bunting has two points over four contests since he made his Stars debut. The 30-year-old continues to fill a middle-six role with a spot on the second power-play unit, so he should be good for some depth scoring. He's now at 14 goals, 33 points (10 on the power play), 37 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-18 rating over 65 appearances between Dallas and Nashville in 2025-26.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Harley's overtime goal gives streaking Stars a 3-2 win over the Red Wings

Defenseman Thomas Harley scored 2:05 into overtime to give the streaking Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Lends helper Sunday Bunting notched an assist in Sunday's 4-3 overtime win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Bunting got on the scoresheet in his Stars debut. He saw 14:43 of ice time in a third-line role while also playing on the second power-play unit. Bunting's an ideal complementary player, adding a little grit and the ability to be a reliable depth scorer to take some pressure off of Dallas' top players. Through 62 appearances between Dallas and Nashville this season, Bunting has 32 points (nine on the power play), 109 shots on net, 36 hits, 16 PIM and a minus-17 rating.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Valeri Nichushkin scored with 15 seconds remaining in regulation, then made one of NHL-leading Colorado’s two shots in a shootout to beat Dallas 5-4

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Olympic injuries to Rantanen and Faksa affected how Dallas Stars approached NHL trade deadline

Dallas Stars general manager Jim Nill says a couple of injuries during the Olympics affected how he approached this week's NHL trade deadline

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Stanley Cup chase is wide open and more takeaways from the NHL trade deadline

One of the biggest takeaways from the NHL trade deadline is that the chase for the Stanley Cup is wide open

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

SAP – Trade Tracker with Mike Kelly | NHL.com NHL analyst Mike Kelly joins NHL Now to react to Michael Bunting and Warren Foegele being moved, plus he shares a few under-the-radar player...

MARCH 6 • NHL.COM

Dallas Stars acquire forward Michael Bunting from Nashville Predators | Dallas Stars The 30-year-old posted 31 points in 61 regular-season games with Nashville this season, ranking third on the team in power-play goals, fourt...

MARCH 5 • NHL.COM

The Preds have traded Michael Bunting The 30 year old forward heads to a Stanley Cup contender

MARCH 5 • HOCKEYFEED.COM

Acquired for draft pick Bunting was acquired by Dallas from Nashville on Thursday in exchange for a 2026 third-round selection, per Pierre LeBrun of TSN.

Impact Bunting has 13 goals and 31 points in 61 outings with Nashville in 2025-26. While it's not clear if he'll make his Stars debut Friday versus Colorado, once he settles in, he should be a solid middle-six option for Dallas. Bunting might also see time on Dallas' second power-play unit.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

Opens scoring on power play Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Stars.

Impact Bunting opened the scoring at 14:26 of the first period. That tally ended his 11-game goal drought, a span in which the winger logged just two assists and 27 shots on net. The 30-year-old is up to 13 goals, 31 points, 107 shots on net, 31 hits, 14 PIM and a minus-13 rating over 59 appearances. Bunting is trending toward a 40-point campaign, a mark he missed by two in 2024-25.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Robertson's overtime goal caps Stars' 3-2 comeback over Predators for 8th straight win

Jason Robertson scored in overtime as the Dallas Stars rally past the Nashville Predators 3-2 for their eighth straight win

MARCH 1 • Associated Press

NSH@NYI: Sorokin with a great save against Michael Bunting | New York Islanders Ilya Sorokin (NYI) makes a save against Michael Bunting (NSH) at 04:14 of the Game

FEBRUARY 1 • NHL.COM

Will Michael Bunting Score a Goal vs. the Vegas Golden Knights on January 17? Is Michael Bunting likely to score a goal on Saturday, when his Nashville Predators face the Vegas Golden Knights at 10:00 PM ET? Stats and...

JANUARY 17 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Goal, assist in win Bunting scored a goal on two shots and added an assist in Friday's 7-3 win over the Avalanche.

Impact Bunting's tally at 18:04 of the second period held up as the game-winner. He also set up a Steven Stamkos empty-netter in the third. Bunting has two goals and six helpers over eight contests in January, though that production is held up by a pair of multi-point efforts. He's at 12 goals, 28 points, 78 shots on net, 26 hits, 10 PIM and a minus-3 rating through 47 outings overall, mainly in a middle-six role.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators hand Avalanche 1st home loss in regulation, 7-3

Ryan O’Reilly scored three goals for his seventh career hat trick and added an assist as the Nashville Predators beat Colorado 7-3, handing the Avalanche their first home loss in r...

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Postgame: Michael Bunting | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting speaks to the media after Nashville’s 4-3 win against the Calgary Flames.

JANUARY 4 • NHL.COM

Rattles off four points Bunting scored a goal on two shots, dished three assists, added two PIM and went plus-3 in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Flames.

Impact Bunting loves playing the Flames -- in three games against them this season, he has three goals and six assists. Those outings account for three of his five multi-point efforts so far. The 30-year-old's big Saturday has him up to 11 goals, 13 helpers, 69 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-6 rating over 41 appearances. He was limited to 38 points in 76 regular-season games in 2024-25, but he's well on his way to exceeding the 40-point threshold for the fourth time in five years.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Predators vs. Flames | NHL Highlights | January 03, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Nicolas Hague breaks tie with 28 seconds left, Predators beat Flames 4-3

Nicolas Hague broke a tie with 28 seconds left, Erik Haula scored twice in a 1:33 span in his 800th NHL game and the Nashville Predators beat the Calgary Flames 4-3 on Saturday nig...

JANUARY 4 • Associated Press

NHL Highlights | Predators vs. Flames - January 3, 2026

JANUARY 4 • YOUTUBE

Tallies on power play in win Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.

Impact The Predators overcame a 2-0 deficit in the first period, and Bunting's second-period tally was an extra layer of insurance. The 30-year-old winger ended a six-game point drought with the goal. He's up to 10 goals, 10 assists, eight power-play points, 66 shots on net, 24 hits and a minus-8 rating through 39 outings this season, mainly in a middle-six role.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Stamkos scores goal No. 600, Predators win New Year's Eve matinee in Vegas 4-2

Steven Stamkos scored his 600th career goal and the Nashville Predators beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Pregame: Michael Bunting | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting speaks to the media ahead of the game against the St. Louis Blues.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • NHL.COM

Postgame: Michael Bunting | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting speaks to the media after Nashville's 5-3 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

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Harley's overtime goal gives streaking Stars a 3-2 win over the Red Wings

NHL-leading Avalanche win 5-4 in shootout to end Stars' franchise-record 10-game winning streak

Olympic injuries to Rantanen and Faksa affected how Dallas Stars approached NHL trade deadline

Stanley Cup chase is wide open and more takeaways from the NHL trade deadline

Robertson's overtime goal caps Stars' 3-2 comeback over Predators for 8th straight win

O'Reilly nets hat trick as Predators hand Avalanche 1st home loss in regulation, 7-3

Nicolas Hague breaks tie with 28 seconds left, Predators beat Flames 4-3

Steven Stamkos scores goal No. 600, Predators win New Year's Eve matinee in Vegas 4-2