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Postgame: UTA vs. NSH, Bunting | Nashville Predators Preds forward Michael Bunting discusses Nashville's loss to Utah.

APRIL 15, 2025 • NHL.COM

New Predators Forward Michael Bunting Is Heating Up At the 2025 NHL trade deadline, the Nashville Predators acquired forward Michael Bunting and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Pittsburgh Pe...

APRIL 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Keller has 2 goals, 2 assists as Utah beats Predators 7-3

Clayton Keller had two goals and two assists, and the Utah Hockey Club beat the Nashville Predators 7-3

APRIL 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Deals helper in loss Bunting notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

Impact Bunting has four points and six shots on net over his last three games. The winger is up to eight points over 16 outings with the Predators, a pace virtually identical to what he did with the Penguins to begin the season. Bunting has a total of 18 goals, 19 assists, 144 shots on net, 70 hits, 68 PIM and a minus-21 rating across 74 appearances in 2024-25 while regularly filling a top-six role with both teams he's played for this year.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deals helper in loss Bunting notched an assist and went plus-2 in Saturday's 5-3 loss to the Golden Knights.

APRIL 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches assist Bunting recorded an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-3 shootout win over Utah.

Impact Bunting has four points, 13 shots on net and 12 PIM over five contests in April. The 29-year-old has settled into a top-six role with the Predators since he was traded from the Penguins at the deadline. Bunting has a total of 18 goals, 18 assists, 143 shots on net, 69 hits, 68 PIM and a minus-23 rating over 73 appearances between the two teams this season.

APRIL 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

One of each Tuesday Bunting banked a goal, an assist and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 7-6 overtime win over the Islanders.

Impact This was Bunting's first multi-point performance in a Nashville sweater and his first since Dec. 29, when he was with Pittsburgh. He has notched four goals and two assists across 14 appearances with his new club. The 29-year-old dished a primary helper in the opening frame and netted the game-tying goal with under a minute remaining in the final stanza to help the Preds pull off the comeback win. On the season, Bunting has recorded 18 goals, 17 assists and a minus-24 rating over 72 total appearances.

APRIL 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Predators take on the Utah Hockey Club following Stamkos' 2-goal showing

The Nashville Predators visit the Utah Hockey Club after Steven Stamkos scored two goals in the Predators' 7-6 overtime win over the New York Islanders

APRIL 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Three points in last five games Bunting scored a goal in an 8-4 loss to the Blue Jackets on Tuesday.

Impact Bunting has three points, including two goals, and 12 shots in his last five games. It's a small offensive blip in an otherwise mid season. Bunting could help short-term in a deep format, but don't overrate him.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marchenko has 3 goals and an assist to lead Blue Jackets to 8-4 win over Predators

Kirill Marchenko scored three goals for his third career hat trick and added an assist, and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Nashville Predators 8-4

APRIL 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Opens scoring on power play Bunting scored a power-play goal in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Hurricanes.

Impact Bunting opened the scoring at 5:14 of the first period as the Predators' second power-play unit cashed in. That's two goals over the last three games for Bunting, who looks to be adjusting nicely to a top-six role in Nashville. The winger is up to 16 goals, 31 points, 123 shots on net, 67 hits, 56 PIM and a minus-24 rating over 65 appearances. There's some risk to his production, especially given the Predators' struggles this year, but he offers a bit of upside in points, hits and PIM for the rest of the season.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evangelista scores 2, Saros gets 200th win as Predators beat Hurricanes 3-1

Luke Evangelista scored twice, Juuse Saros stopped 34 shots in his 200th career win, and the Nashville Predators beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1

MARCH 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Postgame: TOR vs. NSH, Bunting | Nashville Predators Preds forward Michael Bunting discusses scoring his first goal with his new team in Nashville's win over Toronto.

MARCH 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Sparks comeback with PPG Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots and added two hits in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs.

Impact The Predators were horrid in the first period, but Bunting's goal 1:39 into the second sparked their comeback. This was his first point in five games since he returned from an appendectomy he underwent while a member of the Penguins before a deadline-week deal sent him to Nashville. For the season, the 29-year-old winger has 15 goals, 30 points, 119 shots on net, 65 hits and a minus-23 rating through 63 appearances. He provides a little sandpaper and depth scoring, both of which can help fantasy managers heading into the playoffs, assuming he can build off Saturday's performance.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Evangelista and Forsberg lead Predators to 5-2 win over Maple Leafs

Filip Forsberg had two goals and an assist, Luke Evangelista had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators snapped a four-game losing streak with a 5-2 win over the Toron...

MARCH 23, 2025 • Associated Press

TOR@NSH: Bunting scores PPG against Joseph Woll | Nashville Predators Michael Bunting (NSH) scores power-play goal against Joseph Woll (TOR) to make it 1 - 3

MARCH 23, 2025 • NHL.COM

Michael Bunting describes why Nashville Predators acquired him from Pittsburgh Penguins Michael Bunting describes why Nashville Predators acquired him from Pittsburgh Penguins

MARCH 18, 2025 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Quinton Byfield scores in OT, Kings beat Predators 1-0 for 5th straight victory

Quinton Byfield scored at 3:20 of overtime, Darcy Kuemper made 24 saves for his second straight shutout and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Nashville Predators 1-0 on Saturday night...

MARCH 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Activated from injured reserve Bunting (abdomen) was activated from injured reserve Friday, indicating he'll return to the lineup versus the Ducks, Nick Kieser of 102.5 ESPN Nashville reports.

Impact The Predators now have 12 healthy forwards on the roster, assuming Bunting is able to make his team debut Friday. The 29-year-old figures to play in a middle-six role, though it's possible he is eased back into action following an appendectomy. Prior to getting traded to Nashville, he produced 29 points in 58 appearances with the Penguins.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Friday Bunting (abdomen) will be a game-time decision against the Ducks on Friday, Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site reports.

Impact Bunting has yet to suit up for the Predators after being acquired via trade from Pittsburgh at the deadline. Prior to getting hurt, the winger was mired in a 10-game goal drought dating back to Feb. 25 versus the Flyers, registering two assists and 20 shots over that stretch.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful on weekend Bunting (appendectomy) is day-to-day and is unlikely to be available for the Predators game Saturday versus Chicago, per Brooks Bratten of the Predators' official site.

Impact Bunting had surgery last week and was dealt Wednesday from Pittsburgh with Luke Schenn and Thomas Novak heading the other way. Bunting had 14 goals and 15 assists with the Penguins over 58 games, and was a force on the power play with 15 points, including nine markers.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Penguins trade forward Michael Bunting to Predators for Luke Schenn, Tommy Novak Soon after trading defenseman Vincent Desharnais to the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday night, Pittsburgh Penguins general manager/president of...

MARCH 6, 2025 • TRIBLIVE.COM

Penguins trade Michael Bunting, Vincent Desharnais for first deals of trade deadline week LAS VEGAS — The Penguins on Wednesday made their first two deals of NHL trade deadline week, trading away veterans Michael Bunting and Vince...

MARCH 6, 2025 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Heading to Nashville Bunting (abdomen) and a 2026 fourth-round pick were traded to the Predators from the Penguins on Wednesday in exchange for Thomas Novak and Luke Schenn, Pierre LeBrun of TSN report...

Impact Bunting is out indefinitely while recovering from an appendectomy he underwent Feb. 27. The 29-year-old will probably be able to return prior to the end of the regular season, but that's not the focus for the Predators, who get a top-six winger under contract for 2025-26. Bunting has a little grit in his game and can be a power-play force, but the Predators will need to bounce back as a team to avoid tanking his fantasy value. With the Penguins this season, Bunting put up 29 points (15 on the power play) in 58 appearances.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lightning acquire Gourde and Bjorkstrand and Panthers get Vanecek as NHL trade action heats up

The Tampa Bay Lightning have answered the cross-state-rival and defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers’ first couple of additions ahead of the NHL trade deadline with a bi...

MARCH 5, 2025 • Associated Press

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