Bunting to have hearing for actions in Maple Leafs game

Forward facing discipline for illegal check to head against Lightning defenseman Cernak

Bunting for DFS hearing story

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By NHL.com @NHLdotcom

Michael Bunting will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Wednesday.

The Toronto Maple Leafs forward is facing discipline for an illegal check to the head and interference against Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman Erik Cernak on Tuesday.
The incident occurred at 15:40 of the second period of the Maple Leafs' 7-3 loss in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference First Round at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto. Bunting received a match penalty on the play.
The following grounds are being considered for supplemental discipline: illegal check to the head and interference. However, the Department of Player Safety retains the right to make adjustments to the infraction upon review.

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