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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bunting had a goal and an assist in a 5-1 win over Calgary on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Bunting scored a power-play goal on two shots and added an assist in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Red Wings.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting ended an eight-game goal drought with the opening tally at 15:48 of the first period. The 30-year-old winger also set up a Roman Josi tally in the third period. Bunting has maintained a middle-six role and a decent share of power-play time during his recent slump. On the year, the winger has five goals, 13 points (five on the power play), 30 shots on net, nine hits and a minus-11 rating through 23 appearances.