Bunting (undisclosed) will return to the lineup for Wednesday's Game 2 versus the Lightning, Lance Hornby of The Toronto Sun reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting missed Monday's Game 1 with an undisclosed issue, but he'll take the suspended Kyle Clifford's spot in the lineup for Wednesday's rematch, skating with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner on the top line against Tampa Bay. The 26-year-old winger racked up 23 goals, 63 points and 175 shots through 79 regular-season contests this year, so as long as he remains healthy, don't expect him to come out of the lineup anytime soon.

Bunting (undisclosed) is targeting a return for Wednesday's Game 2 matchup with Tampa Bay, Mark Masters of TSN.ca reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting is far from a lock to get back into the lineup Wednesday but the fact that he was practicing in a first-line role Tuesday is certainly a step in the right direction. Prior to his four-game absence, the winger was stuck in a four-game goal drought during which he registered just six shots, though he did pick up a pair of helpers over that stretch.

Bunting (undisclosed) is doubtful for Game 1 against the Lightning on Monday but he should return during the series, Mike Zeisberger of NHL.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting missed the last three games of the regular season and he's expected to miss some time in the postseason as well. The 26-year-old racked up 23 goals and 63 points while averaging 15:33 of ice time in his first season with Toronto.

Bunting (undisclosed) is trending in a positive direction, but he won't be available for the final two games of the regular season, David Alter of The Hockey News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs will hope to have Bunting back for Game 1 of their first-round playoff series, as the 26-year-old winger has broken out in a major way this season, having racked up 23 goals and 63 points through 79 contests, both career highs by a significant margin. Another update on Bunting should surface once he's given the green light to rejoin the lineup.

Bunting (undisclosed) is going to miss time, Joshua Kloke of The Athletic Toronto reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting left Saturday's game versus the Panthers in the first period, and the injury appears set to cost the winger time. The Maple Leafs have three games left in the regular season, and it's unclear if he'll be ready to return for any of them. With Bunting out, Nick Abruzzese or Jason Spezza will likely pick up playing time while William Nylander could see an enhanced role.

Bunting (undisclosed) won't finish Saturday's game versus the Panthers.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting was hurt fairly early in the first period, logging only 2:43 of ice time. He was ruled out for the rest of the game shortly after the second period. An update on the winger's status should be available prior to Sunday's game versus the Capitals.

Bunting notched two assists, two blocked shots and two PIM in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Islanders.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting picked up his fifth multi-point effort in the last nine games. He helped out on goals by Mitch Marner and William Nylander in this contest, with the latter's tally on the power play. Bunting continues to pace the rookie scoring race with 63 points in 76 contests this season, and he's only picked up five of his points on the power play. The winger has added 80 hits, 68 PIM and a plus-30 rating.

Bunting had a goal and an assist in a 5-4 overtime win over Ottawa on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting leads all NHL rookies with 61 points (23 goals, 38 assists), but he won't be in the three finalists for the Calder trophy. The voters don't take 26-year-olds seriously in that competition and critics discount Bunting's output as a function of his superstar linemates, Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner. But the winger is a talented contributor to that line because of his puck retrieval skills and his obvious ability to read the game at star speed. How else would he be able to get in the spots he does to get pucks and points? Bunting is a solid fantasy play, rookie nomination or not.

Bunting scored twice Thursday in a 7-2 win over Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Bunting snapped a 17-game goal-less drought with his goals. His first put the Leafs ahead 1-0 at 4:37 of the first period with a one-timer from the left side. Auston Matthews got an assist on the goal for his 100th point. Bunting's second extended the lead to 6-1 at 16:25 of the middle frame on a one-on-one with Pierre Engvall. He now has four points in his last four games, and a strong 59 points (22 goals, 37 assists) in 74 games this season.

Bunting picked up two assists in Monday's 6-2 win over the Lightning.

EDGE Analysis

The Maple Leafs' top line did most of the work in this one, with Auston Matthews and Mitch Marner combining for four goals and seven points, but their third wheel was also able to get in on the action. Bunting hasn't scored a goal in 13 straight games, leaving that to his linemates, but he's still collected 10 helpers over that stretch.