Michael Bunting - NHL News & Rumors

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.

4 DAYS AGO • 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

4 DAYS AGO • 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

TOR@NSH: Woll with a great save against Michael Bunting | Toronto Maple Leafs Joseph Woll (TOR) makes a save against Michael Bunting (NSH) at 18:43 of the Game

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • NHL.COM

Scores in Monday's win Bunting scored a goal on three shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Bunting has two goals over his last three games, both against St. Louis. He's racked up four goals and two helpers through seven outings in December. For the season, the third-line winger is at nine goals, 19 points, 51 shots on net, 19 hits, 14 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating across 32 appearances.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Forsberg's hat trick leads Predators to a 5-2 victory over Blues

Filip Forsberg scored his 12th career hat trick, leading the Nashville Predators to a 5-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues on Monday night

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Predators face the Blues in Central Division action

The St. Louis Blues take on the Nashville Predators in a matchup of Central Division opponents

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Pads lead on power play Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Blues.

Impact Bunting has three goals and two assists over his last five games. The 30-year-old had the last tally in Thursday's blowout win. From a third-line role, he's up to eight goals, 18 points (seven on the power play), 44 shots on net and a minus-7 rating across 30 appearances.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stamkos scores 4 goals as Predators beat Blues 7-2 for 4th win in 5 games

Steven Stamkos scored four goals and the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 7-2 for their fourth win in five games

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Lights lamp on power play Bunting scored a power-play goal in Saturday's 6-3 loss to the Hurricanes.

Impact Bunting has two goals and two assists over three games in December. The winger got the Predators on the board in the third period, though it was far too late to make a real impact in the game. Bunting is up to seven goals, 17 points (six on the power play), 40 shots on net, 13 hits and a minus-7 rating over 28 appearances. His production doesn't stand out, but he's on the Predators' top power-play unit, so he could help in some fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blake has 2 goals and an assist to lead the Hurricanes past the Predators, 6-3

Jackson Blake had two goals and an assist to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Nashville Predators 6-3 on Saturday night

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Pregame: Michael Bunting | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting speaks to the media ahead of the game against the Carolina Hurricanes.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • NHL.COM

Five goals in last five games Bunting had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

Impact His goal came on a rebound off a deflection early in the third frame to make the score 5-0. Bunting has five points (two goals, three assists) and 13 shots in his last five games. Prior to that, the winger had 10 points in his first 21 points. We're not sure if this run is real, but Bunting may help you short term until the rust forms on him and the Preds again.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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