Bunting posted an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting set up a Rasmus Sandin goal in the second period. The 27-year-old Bunting has seven assists during a six-game streak, and he's gone plus-9 in that span. For the season, the Ontario native is up to 17 points, 43 shots, 31 hits, a plus-12 rating and 36 PIM through 27 appearances. He continues to see a top-six role as a supporting part of the Maple Leafs' offense.

Bunting was credited with an assist during Wednesday's 3-1 win over the visiting Sharks.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting, who has earned at least one assist in four consecutive games, received 18:51 of ice time Wednesday, his most during 15 November outings. The 27-year-old left winger earned a secondary helper on Auston Matthews' game-opening marker. Bunting added two shots and two hits against the Sharks.

Bunting picked up two assists in Saturday's 4-1 win over Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

One of those apples set up Auston Matthews for his 200th even-strength goal. Bunting made the play from his side after falling to the ice. The winger has three assists in his last two games, but needs to pick up the pace if he wants to come close to his 63-point career mark from last season.

Bunting scored two goals including the game-winner and added an assist in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Penguins.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old almost completed the hat trick with an empty-netter, but Bunting's shot from the Toronto blue line sailed just wide and William Nylander wound up firing home the puck after it caromed off the end boards. Bunting had just one assist over the prior 10 games, but a line shuffle by the Leafs seemed to spark his offense to life. On the season, he has four goals and nine points through 17 contests.

Bunting failed to pick up a point Sunday in a 4-3 overtime loss to Anaheim.

EDGE Analysis

It's his fourth consecutive game without a point, but he did have four shots. Bunting was a surprise fit with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner last season, but that magic hasn't continued. He's being shuffled around the lineup and needs to prove last season was based on skill, not opportunity.

Bunting notched his second goal of the season Saturday as the Maple Leafs dumped the Jets 4-1.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting, who scored his first goal since the season opener Oct. 12, capped the scoring Saturday with an empty-netter. The 27-year-old left winger did not take regular top-line shifts. Bunting recorded 14:48 of ice time, but Auston Matthews (19:27) and Mitchell Marner (19:17) received several more shifts. Bunting established himself with a 23-goal campaign last season and will continue to flash fantasy value even as a part-time member of the top line.

Bunting delivered two assists in a 3-2 overtime win Thursday over the Stars.

EDGE Analysis

One came on the power play and the other at even strength. Bunting has four points (one goal and three assists) in five games after a 63-point (23 goals, 40 assists) rookie season. He's entrenched on a scoring line and will likely deliver similar totals as he did in 2021-22.

Bunting played 15:11 and delivered two hits Thursday in a 3-2 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Lesson learned, or so it seems. Bunting's ice time was up substantially Thursday night from Wednesday's 12:58 when Leafs' coach Sheldon Keefe benched Bunting in the second period. He had thrown a blind bank pass that was intercepted and turned into a goal, and also ended up in the box. Bunting is a strong fantasy performer but needs to focus and keep things simple in order to deliver for you.

Bunting opened the scoring Wednesday, but the Maple Leafs dropped a 4-3 decision to the Canadiens.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting, in his second season with the Maple Leafs, continues to supply top-tier scoring. The 2014 fourth-round draft pick collected 23 goals among 63 points last season, topping all rookies in scoring. Bunting's role will be to avoid a sophomore slump. He scored at 11:41 of the first period Wednesday off assists by Mitchell Marner and TJ Brodie. It was his only shot on goal.

Bunting will start the season on the top line with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner, reports the Toronto Sun.

EDGE Analysis

Both general manager Kyle Dubas and coach Sheldon Keefe told reporters Wednesday that Bunting is all but untouchable on the top line. Keefe spoke about looking at a lot of line options in camp, but when the season opens, it'll be Bunting on that top trio. He doesn't get power-play time, but he knows how to score and could come close to 60 points with this plum gig.